AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCannabis & Employment: Jushi reached a settlement in a Pennsylvania age-bias lawsuit tied to a former plant controller’s claim she was replaced by a younger worker. School Construction: Warwick High School’s long renovation is nearing completion, with students returning Aug. 26–27. Energy Capital for Small Firms: DOE and SBA signed an agreement creating an Energy Initiative to help energy- and tech-focused small businesses access private investment funds, with Pennsylvania lawmakers on hand. Food Service & Local Supply Chains: USDA and HHS launched “Harvest to Hallways,” aiming to boost local food procurement in schools and fund school kitchen upgrades. Chemicals M&A Watch: Shell’s U.S. chemical assets drew interest from suitors including Exxon and LyondellBasell, with potential bids reported up to $8B. Data Centers Backlash: New reporting highlights growing voter and political pushback to data centers, including concerns over water use and energy bills. Water & PFAS: Pennsylvania American Water applied additional PFAS settlement credits to customer bills, bringing total credits to $36.89 per account. Rail Expansion: Amtrak will add a second daily Pittsburgh-to-New York train via Harrisburg and Philadelphia starting mid-November. Agriculture & Invasive Pests: Box tree moth quarantine expanded in Maryland, and Pennsylvania continues to track invasive spotted lanternfly activity. Local Business Growth: North Metal & Chemical bought a Tempe industrial facility as it expands its chemical operations.
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