AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoData Center Oversight in Harrisburg: The Pennsylvania House advanced two measures tied to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s approach to data centers—one letting municipalities impose 180-day moratoriums on new proposals, and another restructuring a tax break so it’s available only if projects meet environmental, energy, and community benefit requirements. Wildlife & Public Health: Lyme disease risk is expanding beyond the Northeast, with deer ticks increasingly showing up in places like Ohio and other Midwestern states, raising concerns for diagnosis and treatment. Heat & Weather Preparedness: A major heat wave is building for next week across the eastern U.S., with the National Weather Service flagging extreme heat risk for the Washington, D.C. area. Critical Minerals Recycling Hearing: A U.S. House Environment subcommittee hearing focused on “trash to treasure,” examining ways to boost domestic critical mineral recovery and recycling. Pennsylvania Conservation Education: The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced a free Junior Game Warden Camp in East Butler for ages 12–15, with hands-on wildlife forensics and outdoor survival training.
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