AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorkforce: Pennsylvania leaders and employers met in Pittsburgh to address youth career pathways as the state faces a shrinking labor pool; advocates are seeking $25 million for a statewide initiative. Agriculture: Gov. Josh Shapiro’s first 10-year agriculture plan aims to grow the sector as farmers face rising costs, land loss and labor shortages. Energy Costs: Shapiro has asked regulators to make data centers pay their own power costs in the PPL rate case, amid concerns that surging demand could raise household bills. Manufacturing: Merck is investing $2.9 billion to expand vaccine and medicine production in Montgomery County. Trade: PhilaPort has backing for an $837 million expansion program, a major boost to Pennsylvania’s shipping capacity. Regional Development: Pittsburgh’s downtown revitalization is adding 70 apartments through a $42 million conversion project, supported by a $2.5 million state grant.
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