AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLeadership Change in Health Care: CHOP named Joseph Mitchell as its next CEO, succeeding Madeline Bell, as the nonprofit faces Medicaid cut pressure starting next year. Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Crackdown: Two defendants reached civil settlements tied to alleged misuse of pre-signed, invalid prescriptions tied to Medicare and Medicaid schemes. State Politics & Housing: The Senate passed a sweeping housing bill aimed at lowering prices by cutting red tape and expanding local control, now headed to the House. Local Education Fight: Pa. House Republicans warned HB 2632 could eliminate scholarships for about 30,000 students by changing the Educational Improvement Tax Credit and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit programs. Energy & Cost of Living: The Republican Party of Pennsylvania urged more natural gas use amid claims Shapiro policies are raising energy costs. Capitol Protest on Data Centers: Hundreds rallied for a Harrisburg data center moratorium, arguing Pennsylvania is “not for sale” to AI hyperscale projects. Gov Race Debate: Shapiro and Stacy Garrity both say they’re willing to debate this year, but details remain unclear. Transportation/Politics: Trump visited a Mack Trucks facility in Macungie as he pushes an economy-focused message ahead of midterms. Agriculture Watch: Pa. officials said screwworm risk is low and food is safe, but the parasite could still devastate farms if it spreads.
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