AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData Center Siting Clash: Upper Merion supervisors unanimously denied five preliminary data center land development proposals totaling about 4.6 million sq. ft. near King of Prussia, saying the plans were “not sufficient,” as the developer faced a contentious hearing. Food Safety Recalls: Walmart’s Marketside tomato bisque soup kits (14 oz) were recalled in 29 states, including Pennsylvania, after Listeria concerns; FDA says no confirmed illnesses yet. Pet Food Safety: Oma’s Pride recalled frozen raw dog food (Woof Complete Canine Chicken Recipe) in 11 states including Pennsylvania after Salmonella was found; three illnesses reported. Public Health Outbreak: FDA and CDC began onsite inspection and sampling at Taylor Farms’ Mexico facility in the ongoing cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce; cases reported across 17 states including Pennsylvania. Workforce & Community: Pennsylvania L&I highlighted Scranton students with disabilities in its MY Work paid program, with participants doing park projects like murals and repairs. Logistics & Manufacturing: Volvo Group turned a supplier logistics bottleneck into a production flow win, underscoring how cab and component timing affects truck output. Defense Industrial Base: Trump’s memo pushes the Navy to revert future carriers to steam catapults, a shift that could reshape defense procurement and costs. Rail Investment: U.S. DOT/FR A announced $5.3B for rail projects, including grade crossing upgrades and Amtrak fleet and locomotive overhauls, with a $40M grade separation project in Fairfield, Ohio.
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