Workforce & Agriculture: Pennsylvania boosted workforce development funding by $75M over three years, highlighting the LEAF Project Home Farm pre-apprenticeship that pays young Pennsylvanians while building food-growing and safety skills. Manufacturing & Jobs: Volvo CE marked major U.S. production expansion in Shippensburg, with a $40M investment and 11 more machine models planned to cut lead times. Energy & Mining: DEP will study whether the Rustic Ridge coal mine can expand in Westmoreland County, after a hearing board ordered a deeper look at water and habitat impacts. Food Safety: CDC reports more than 15,000 cyclosporiasis cases nationwide, with lettuce from Taylor Farms tied to the largest outbreak. Public Safety: PennDOT and State Police launched “Operation Yellow Jacket” to crack down on speeding and distracted driving in highway work zones. Retail Cannabis: Jushi opened a relocated Beyond Hello dispensary in Belle Vernon, aiming to improve access across southwestern Pennsylvania. AI Data Centers Backlash: Coverage continues to focus on rising electricity costs and community opposition to data centers, with Pennsylvania’s new guardrails driving local zoning and permitting fights. Local Business & Health: Central Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning expanded rapid AC repair response across Bucks and Montgomery counties. Consumer Protection: A Lancaster fire marshal said a counterfeit squishy toy helped spark a row home fire, citing flammable chemicals found in lab testing.