AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoData Center Policy & Power Grid: Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration drafted its data-center “GRID” standards with input from Amazon and industry players before the rules were public, according to records—while FERC also warned PJM’s power market stakeholders that it may impose governance reforms if they don’t agree by late September. Elections & Voting Systems: New Jersey is hiring an independent firm to investigate a software flaw that mistakenly added 6,000+ noncitizens to voter rolls in 2023-24; fewer than 400 voted. Food Safety & Consumer Impact: Pennsylvania is newly linked to a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce; separately, Taco Bell is rebuilding trust after the same outbreak. Gambling Harm: Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing consumer-protection steps for sports betting and online casinos, including limits on in-game microbets and VIP programs. Business Closures & Local Economy: Cracker Barrel has closed its only Chester County location, with severance and transfer options for impacted staff. Healthcare Spending Snapshot: A new BEA map ranks Pennsylvania mid-pack for per-capita health care spending in 2024. Sports & Trade: The Pirates acquired reliever Ron Marinaccio as the trade deadline nears, while Congress split on Iran war powers resolutions.
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