AGP Executive Report
Last update: 17 hours agoPhiladelphia Pride Tensions: At City Council, LGBTQ+ activist Mark Segal warned police “should not be running around with Tasers” after clashes in the Gayborhood, demanding accountability. Weather Watch: A severe thunderstorm watch runs until 10 p.m. across much of Pennsylvania, with warnings already up in parts of the Susquehanna Valley and South-Central counties. Harrisburg Gambling Push: Reps. Tarik Khan and Jamie Flick unveiled a bipartisan package to treat problem gambling as a public health issue and tighten consumer protections in online betting. Cross-Border Trade: Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an Ontario-Pennsylvania MOU to expand energy trade and cooperation on critical minerals and manufacturing. City Budget: Mayor Cherelle Parker signed Philadelphia’s $7.1 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2027 after weeks of negotiations with Council. Sports—Phillies Add Depth: The White Sox traded veteran outfielder Derek Hill to the Phillies, sending $250,000 in bonus pool money and prospects in return. Public Safety: Pennsylvania State Police created a Political Violence Threat Unit to investigate threats against elected officials. Crime—North Philly: A man was arrested in the alleged brick attack that killed Keisha Furlow.
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