AI at work in Pennsylvania: Software engineers say they’re being pushed from writing code to reviewing AI-generated code, chasing fundamentals to stay employable as AI reshapes entry-level roles. Cybersecurity for schools: Ransomware targeting education keeps spreading, with higher education hit hard and K-12 facing frequent attacks tied to underfunded IT teams. Rare earths and supply chains: A $150M rare-earth processing hub in West Virginia aims to turn Appalachian coal waste into critical minerals for magnets and defense/EV supply security. Pennsylvania budget: Lawmakers advanced a $50.8B plan that boosts poorest schools and includes pension increases, while sidestepping tougher policy questions and requiring data-center energy/water reporting. Public health research: Columbia/CHOP/UPenn researchers report a link between serotonin signaling and mitral valve disease progression, pointing to new angles for degenerative heart care. Local STEM workforce: PennDOT and PDE launched a grant program to build career pathways for the heavy highway trades, funding training and certifications for students. Mobility tech: Golden Technologies unveiled a lighter carbon-fiber power wheelchair designed for easier travel and portability. Community health & safety: The Red Cross renewed water-safety push ahead of summer, emphasizing swim lessons and active supervision. SNAP impact in Pa.: A year after the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” Pennsylvania reports about 98,000 fewer people on SNAP, with enrollment down from 1.96M to 1.74M.