Aviation Infrastructure: Pittsburgh-Butler Regional Airport cleared FAA paperwork for a federal contract tower, aiming to start construction in 2028 and finish in 2029, after hitting 90,000+ operations in 2025. Healthcare Access: A PUTT town hall in Boswell (June 23) will let rural Pennsylvanians share impacts from pharmacy network changes and PBM restrictions, pushing “my pharmacy, my choice, my voice.” Data Center Policy: Pennsylvania lawmakers advanced bipartisan bills to tighten data center rules tied to Shapiro’s GRID standards, including energy affordability, transparency, community engagement, workforce development, and environmental protections. Energy Regulation: An op-ed argues Shapiro’s utility crackdown won’t fix Pennsylvania’s power shortage, pointing to PJM grid rules limiting competition. Manufacturing & Jobs: JBS plans to close its Souderton, Pa. beef plant (1,950 head/day capacity) as U.S. cattle inventories run low, affecting about 1,700 workers. Food Safety: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture restaurant inspections logged issues at several Lancaster-area facilities, including sanitizer temperature and labeling lapses. Local Economy/Infrastructure: Luzerne County discussed road and bridge projects at a town hall, including Broadway Road drainage and paving and the Harris Hill Road bridge replacement. Recreation Planning: Southcentral Pennsylvania is moving toward a connected trail network, with plans for bike-friendly Susquehanna River crossings by 2034.