AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoData Centers Under Pressure: Pennsylvania supervisors rejected a proposal for five large data centers near King of Prussia after residents raised concerns and officials said key plans were missing. Statewide Rules: Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order tightening data-center development, requiring local approval and removing projects from fast-track permitting. Water Costs: Pennsylvania American Water rate hikes take effect, with the utility pointing to $1.2B in planned upgrades through mid-2027. Food Safety: The FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate E. coli and Salmonella outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts, with 55 sickened and 4 hospitalized, including cases in Pennsylvania. Public Health Recall: Optimal Balance Pharmacy issued a nationwide recall of glutathione injections after elevated endotoxin levels were found in vials sent to 14 states. Local Industry & Growth: Lehigh County approved farmland preservation of 53 acres in Upper Milford Township, protecting agricultural land from development. Work Zone Safety: PennDOT and Pennsylvania State Police launched “Operation Yellow Jacket” to crack down on speeding and distracted driving in highway work zones.
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