AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoManufacturing Growth: Conair plans to invest nearly $10 million to expand its Franklin facility, bringing more than 100 jobs to Venango County. Luzerne County is also set for a major boost: SendCutSend’s planned $63.2 million manufacturing facility will create 309 jobs. Household Costs: Pennsylvania heating oil averaged $6.01 a gallon, adding pressure as families prepare for winter. Small Businesses: A stalled skill-games bill leaves bars and restaurants facing continued uncertainty; a shutdown has already forced a Camp Hill amusement company to cut 81 jobs. Workforce: The Shapiro administration announced $11.8 million for workforce programs, including in the Lehigh Valley and central Pennsylvania. Investment: Apple committed up to $100 million to Pennsylvania titanium supplier Perryman, while GSK is putting another $800 million into expansions at its Montgomery County sites. Data Centers: Residents are pushing back against proposed projects and rejecting $10,000 payments, sharpening debate over local costs and economic benefits.
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