AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMarijuana Health Alert: Emergency departments across the U.S. are seeing a sharp rise in marijuana-related illness tied to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome, leaving patients vomiting and unable to keep food down. Turnpike Tragedy: A 39-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension involving a tractor-trailer; state police are investigating. PennDOT Project: PennDOT is inviting public comment on a planned Route 501/North College Street culvert replacement in Jackson Township, with construction expected in summer 2028. America 250 in the Heat: Extreme heat in southcentral Pennsylvania has already forced some America 250 events to be postponed, including a July 3 celebration in West York Borough. Tax Relief Update: Pennsylvania’s expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is set to send $226.4 million to nearly 376,000 residents starting this week. Local Courts & Gambling: Pennsylvania’s Supreme Court ruling clarifies that “skill games” are slot machines, pushing lawmakers to regulate the tens of thousands of machines statewide. Food & Business: Kroger announced it will buy Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion, expanding Kroger’s footprint into northern Ohio and western Pennsylvania. Philadelphia Sports: Cristopher Sánchez rebounded to help the Phillies beat the Pirates 8-0, with Justin Crawford driving key hits.
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