AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy Reliability: The U.S. Department of Energy declared a heat-wave emergency and told PJM to take steps to avoid blackouts, including conserving power by curtailing electricity use at data centers during peak demand in the Mid-Atlantic that includes Pennsylvania. Retail & Grocery M&A: Kroger announced plans to buy Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion, keeping Giant Eagle stores and pharmacies operating under the same name across western Pennsylvania and nearby states. Food Industry & Antitrust: Egg producers tied to alleged price-fixing agreed to pay $3.3 million and donate 53 million eggs as part of multistate DOJ-linked settlements, with Pennsylvania included in the distribution footprint. Local Land Use & Data Centers: In Jefferson County, commissioners urged municipalities to act on data-center impacts while working toward county SALDO guidance, focusing on water sourcing and environmental review concerns. Workforce & Agriculture: Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson backed the Securing Agriculture’s Workforce Act to reform the H-2A guest worker program, aiming to help farms hire for longer periods and reduce costs. Public Safety: Pennsylvania’s fire commissioner pushed fireworks safety guidance for the Fourth of July weekend, emphasizing supervision, alcohol/drug avoidance, and keeping firefighting supplies nearby.
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