⚡Federal regulators approve PJM data center tracking but reject power curtailment plan

Federal regulators decided PJM can track data centers but cannot shut off their power to avoid blackouts in the future, as reported in Reuters on October 12, 2026.

On October 15, 2026, the Pennsylvania DEP will hold an in-person hearing on a stormwater permit for SINC Construction LLC's Greenwood Acres Residential Community in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County.

PJM plans to study SoftBank's Ohio AI project, dubbed 'Flagship,' which includes 765-kV transmission lines, 10 GW data center load, and 10.2 GW gas-fired generation under a state agreement approach.

Fossil fuel generation pipeline rebounds while new clean generation slows: EDF

Fossil fuel generation pipeline rebounds while new clean generation slows, with rising gas turbine costs and supply shortages making new gas plants more expensive and slower to build, according to EDF's lead counsel David Villagrana.

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick launches final $500,000 ad in PA-01 race

Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) is launching his final ad of the race, a bio spot where he speaks about his late brother, former Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), spending about $500,000 to run the ad this week.

Penn State says it will remove Flock cameras from its main campus and end a contract with the surveillance company after reviewing costs, the Daily Collegian reports.

Pennsylvania Supreme Court upholds overdose death convictions in two cases

Justice Daniel McCaffery authored a majority opinion upholding convictions in two drug delivery resulting in death cases, saying state law has a broad definition of delivery and does not differentiate between dealers and co-users.

Harrisburg water authority sues state to force payments, via WITF, claiming $2.4 million owed so far for wastewater services.

New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee to consider bill criminalizing unlicensed cannabis sales

Senate President Nick Scutari and Republican Leader Tony Bucco sponsor a bill making unlicensed cannabis or vape sales a third-degree crime with large fines, scheduled for committee consideration today.

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Trump asks allies about replacing White House chief of staff Susie Wiles

President Donald Trump has been soliciting allies' views on Susie Wiles and considering replacements including Stephen Miller, Randy Levine, Steve Witkoff, Bill Pulte, and Kevin McCarthy amid private frustration with poll numbers.

Texas Senate race exceeds half a billion in ad spending

James Talarico and Ken Paxton's Texas Senate race has seen over $500 million spent on advertising, potentially becoming the costliest nonpresidential contest in U.S. history.

The Pennsylvania House Energy Committee will hold an information meeting on October 21, 2026, with agenda to be announced, available for online viewing.