AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Health: Pennsylvania and Ohio added another ~100 measles cases as schools start, with Lancaster County driving nearly half of Pa.’s 2026 total and officials noting none of this year’s patients were fully vaccinated. Environmental & Energy Safety: Upper Makefield residents remain concerned after a 2025 Sunoco jet fuel pipeline leak, with survey results pointing to a push for a permanent public water system. Health Tech & Research: UPenn researchers report bioengineered chewing gum that targets oral cancer-linked microbes, including HPV, with results showing strong reductions in virus levels in saliva and plans for FDA-backed clinical trials. STEM Education & Workforce: Pennsylvania College of Technology earned accreditation for its HVAC technology and HVAC engineering technology programs, a boost for hands-on training pipelines. Surveillance & Privacy: Flock Safety is tightening license plate reader rules, cutting data retention to seven days and adding controls after growing backlash. STEM in the Community: PFBC and DCNR celebrated a new Susquehanna River access site in Bradford County, expanding accessible boating and fishing. Data Centers & Local Policy: Jim Thorpe adopted strict data center zoning, including closed-loop cooling requirements and limits to industrial areas.
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