AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 hours agoData Center Policy: Gov. Josh Shapiro rolled out Pennsylvania’s GRID standards for data center development, tying state support to energy affordability, transparency and community engagement, workforce and economic development, and environmental protections. Housing & Finance: VA home lending in Pennsylvania dipped in Q1 FY2026, with 6.8% fewer VA purchase loans than in Q4 FY2025, totaling $559.6M. Energy Costs: Pennsylvania electric rates are set to rise June 1 for PPL, Met-Ed, and PECO customers. Retail & Jobs: Gap Inc. will permanently close its Old Navy store in Logan Valley Mall in Altoona on June 23. Local Public Safety: A Berks County officer, Kristen Yeager, died in a crash while responding to an emergency assist call; Pennsylvania State Police are investigating. Travel Disruption Watch: DHS is weighing changes to customs processing at “sanctuary” airports, with Newark flagged as a potential flashpoint. Business Growth: Fontana Candle Co. announced an 8x manufacturing expansion in Lancaster this fall, targeting 24,000 candles per day.
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