AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData Centers & Permitting: EPA is moving to weaken public participation for “minor source” air permits tied to data centers and other industry projects, a change critics say hands states less say while AI demand keeps surging. State Tax Policy: Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing HB 2198 to repeal the sales and use tax exemption for data center equipment, but opponents argue it would unfairly raise costs and undercut responsible growth. Energy & Power Grid: The broader data-center buildout debate is also colliding with electricity demand and ratepayer concerns, with regulators and advocates pushing for tighter rules. Food Safety: FDA/CDC widened the Cyclospora investigation tied to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell, now reaching nine states including Pennsylvania, with hospitalizations reported but no deaths. Construction & Infrastructure: Work is set to start in early August on a replacement access bridge to the Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary after a propane truck collapse in 2025. Manufacturing & Labor: Pattern bargaining began for about 23,000 US Steel and Cleveland-Cliffs workers ahead of September 1 contract expirations. Agriculture Tech: Penn State highlights anaerobic digesters as a way for Pennsylvania farms to turn manure into fertilizer and biogas.
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