AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSkill-Game Fallout: Pennsylvania State Police have begun enforcing the ban on skill-game machines, forcing operators to pull equipment and leaving small businesses, veterans’ groups and other venues concerned about lost revenue. Big Investments: Merck plans to spend $2.9 billion expanding vaccine and medicine manufacturing in Montgomery County. Philadelphia’s port is set for an $837 million expansion, including its first new berth in 50 years. GSK has also pledged more than $800 million for Pennsylvania operations, with 300 jobs expected. Data Center Debate: Large projects promise jobs and investment, but concerns over electricity, water use and pressure on the grid are fueling local opposition. Forestry: State officials marked the harvest of Pennsylvania’s billionth board foot of timber under a management program that supports the forest-products industry while funding recreation and conservation.
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