AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEITC Turns 25: Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit marks its 25th year, hitting a new high by funding 101,000+ scholarships in 2023-24—spreading opportunity across all 67 counties, with many recipients in lower-income households. Flood Watch & Wet Holiday: Memorial Day weekend is shaping up soggy and cool, with flood watches in parts of western PA and widespread rain moving through the Susquehanna Valley—plus a broader storm pattern tied to El Niño. Coastal Water Monitoring Boost: EPA grants totaling $944,000 will expand beach water testing and public health alerts across Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. AI Data Center Backlash: New polling finds Americans increasingly oppose large AI data centers, citing water use, power demand, noise, pollution, and rising utility costs. Local Governance & Housing Costs: Developers warn that land, stormwater, and permitting hurdles are driving up housing prices—especially where regulations and approvals stack up.
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