AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety: U.S. cyclosporiasis cases linked to recalled Mexican iceberg lettuce appear to be trending down, but more than 15,700 confirmed cases (plus 11,000 probable) have been reported since May 1, with Michigan still hardest hit. Pharma/Legal: A Pennsylvania federal judge rejected a $360M setoff request in a generics antitrust case, keeping pressure on drugmakers accused of price-fixing. Energy & Infrastructure: Gov. Josh Shapiro signed “GRID” guardrails to rein in Pennsylvania data center development, adding stricter permit requirements, blocking fast-track access, and boosting local control—prompting both support and backlash across the state. Local Economy/Power: Wawa is expanding EV charging in Pennsylvania with Wawa-branded DC fast chargers supplied by Electrify America, including sites with up to 400 kW capacity. Construction/Transport: The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission will add a new interchange at SR 981 in Westmoreland County, citing open road tolling as enabling faster, cheaper delivery. Finance: QNB Corp. priced an underwritten common stock offering (about $42.3M expected proceeds) as it prepares for Nasdaq trading under “QNBC.” Retail/Jobs: Temple University will require most freshmen under 21 to live on campus starting fall 2027, aiming to improve retention and first-year support.
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