AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWildfire Smoke & Storms: Canadian wildfires are still driving “unhealthy” air across much of Pennsylvania, with officials warning conditions may linger even as some areas see improvement; meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are possible Saturday, including damaging wind, hail, and tornado risk in parts of the state, with Lancaster County among the areas watching the sky. State Budget & Schools: Pennsylvania’s new $50.8 billion budget is now signed, boosting education funding—extra money for districts including Lawrence County (about $3.3M) and Mercer County (about $4.8M)—but lawmakers and schools say costs and special-needs demand remain a heavy lift. SEPTA Special Prosecutor: The SEPTA-area special prosecutor role is funded through year-end, but its future is uncertain as state lawmakers decide whether to extend it beyond December into Larry Krasner’s third term. Elections & Voting Claims: Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin repeated Trump’s claim that more than 250,000 noncitizens are registered to vote in four states, while critics say the estimate may be inflated. Jobs Report: Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate fell to 4.1% in June, with record workforce and job growth reported by the Department of Labor & Industry. Philadelphia Sports & Culture: Phillies host the Mets Saturday, and Philly’s big summer sports run is being celebrated as the city keeps its spotlight—alongside local arts and music coverage.
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