AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy & Grid Policy: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is set to decide by end of June how AI data centers should pay for grid expansion—whether costs land on existing power customers or the tech firms driving demand, with potential ripple effects for Pennsylvania’s utility planning and electricity bills. Food Safety: CDC and FDA are investigating a multistate infant botulism outbreak tied to Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Powdered Infant Formula sold nationwide at Target; officials urge parents to stop using all recalled lots after three hospitalized cases reported in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington. Manufacturing & Jobs: JBS announced the closure of its Souderton, Pa. beef-packing facility by Aug. 14, affecting about 1,700 workers, as the company shifts investment to other regions. Agriculture & Community: Central Pennsylvania dairy leader David Hileman, who helped grow Hilecrest Farms and funded local scholarships, died June 7. Local Business: Mister Lee’s Noodles in Bethlehem is doing a soft reopening for takeout/pickup after a May 2025 fire, with dine-in planned to resume later this month. Environment: A new report finds PFAS contamination throughout the Delaware River, with fish testing positive and levels rising faster than the river can dilute them.
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