AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEducation Showdown: U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon faced sharp House questioning over plans to dissolve the department, graduate loan caps, and backlogged civil-rights complaints, with Democrats warning it’s a dismantling of protections while Republicans defended reforms. Federal Dollars for Local Infrastructure: Williamsport Regional Airport won a $900K FAA grant to rehab Taxiway B, and Falls Creek landed a $520K PennDOT grant for downtown streetscape upgrades. Small-Business Relief: The SBA reminded Pennsylvania small businesses and private nonprofits in drought-declared counties (Fayette, Greene, Washington) that low-interest disaster loans are due June 1. Community Budgets: Greater Nanticoke Area approved a $49.6M balanced school budget with no tax increase for a fourth straight year. Data Center Pressure: Lehigh Township advanced a temporary data-center ordinance after debate, while local leaders elsewhere continue pushing for clearer rules as AI-driven demand strains communities. Wellness Expansion: Red Light Method opened a new Mechanicsburg location as the franchise grows nationally.
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