AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSchools: Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Pennsylvania’s bell-to-bell cellphone ban, requiring public and private schools to adopt policies by the 2027–28 school year, with exceptions for medical, disability and instructional needs. Election Watch: Federal monitors are expected in Philadelphia, Allegheny, Luzerne and Lehigh counties on Nov. 3, as Pennsylvania races draw national attention. Jobs and Education: A $39.9 million federal grant will turn Penn State DuBois into an advanced manufacturing and workforce hub, offering a new future for a campus slated to close. Public Safety: Mount Carmel Township declared an emergency after smoke from a coal refuse fire severely reduced visibility on Route 901 and prompted reports of breathing trouble. Health: Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak has surpassed 1,360 cases, with a new case reported in Northumberland County.
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