AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData Center Guardrails: Gov. Shapiro rolled out full “Governor’s Responsible Infrastructure Development” (GRID) standards, setting expectations for permitting speed, local value, and environmental and utility-bill impacts as Pennsylvania courts more data centers. Local Control Push: Sen. Jarrett Coleman and Rep. Jamie Walsh introduced bills to repeal a 2021 data center sales-tax break and let municipalities pause new applications via moratoriums. Water & Heat Stress: Penn experts say Pennsylvania needs stronger cooling assistance for energy-insecure communities as extreme heat worsens health risks and costs. Recycling Tech: Republic Services says material recovery facilities still struggle to recapture the value in many plastics, pointing to secondary sorting as a way to improve outcomes. Wildlife Safety: States are expanding funding and laws for wildlife road crossings to cut animal-vehicle crashes, with Pennsylvania cited among the highest collision-rate states. Invasive Species Watch: USGS warns invasive species are spreading fast via travel and commerce; golden mussels and spotted lanternflies are among the threats. Outdoor Safety: YMCA and local groups are urging swimming lessons as summer ramps up, citing drowning risk for kids.
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