AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoElection Oversight: The Justice Department plans to send monitors to polling places in Philadelphia, Allegheny, Luzerne and Lehigh counties on Nov. 3, saying they will observe without interfering. The deployment comes amid heightened scrutiny of election administration; federal prosecutors also announced charges against nine Pennsylvania residents in a multistate case alleging illegal voting. Key Races: Pennsylvania’s congressional contests remain competitive, with a new poll showing Scott Perry and Janelle Stelson tied and heavy ad spending in the Cognetti-Bresnahan race. Schools: Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a bipartisan bell-to-bell cellphone ban covering public, charter, cyber charter and private schools. Districts will set enforcement policies before it takes effect in 2027-28. Technology and Local Impact: Data center opposition is becoming a campaign issue across the state, as candidates face questions about jobs, energy use and community costs. Pennsylvania also enacted a law requiring labels on certain AI-generated advertisements, with compliance deadlines beginning in December.
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