AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSevere Weather & Power Disruptions: Storm warnings and heat advisories are lining up across Pennsylvania’s region, with strong winds, hail risk, and thousands of outages reported in Western Pa. as thunderstorms roll through. Flood/Storm Preparedness: Blair County commissioners adopted a new hazardous mitigation plan to keep disaster-relief eligibility on track. Water & Infrastructure: Franklin’s A-108 sewer project is still progressing on schedule, with paving next and a related waterline replacement added after poor conditions were found. Energy & Environment Policy: Pennsylvania lawmakers are floating new taxes tied to data centers and digital ads as the state tries to close budget gaps, while communities push back on data center proposals. Climate/Health: A new study finds childhood lead levels are down overall, but disparities persist for children of color and low-wealth families. Oil & Land Stewardship: The Shapiro administration marked plugging its 400th abandoned gas well in Allegheny County, urging residents to report orphaned wells. Local Outdoor Safety: A 24-year-old man died after being knocked off a paddleboard during severe storms at Codorus State Park. Wildlife/Outdoor Education: Penn State Extension is offering “Venison 101” to teach safe processing and cooking, including chronic wasting disease and field dressing.
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