On September 24, 2026, the Department of Environmental Protection inspected an Eastern Gas Transmission pipeline excavation after a drill cutting disposal pit was uncovered near Oakford Gas Storage Reservoir in Salem Township, Westmoreland County.

Focus NJ report urges restoration of data center tax incentives in NJ

The report by Focus NJ urged the state to restore the state's tax incentive program for data centers that required operators to invest at least $100 million in the project and create at least 100 full-time jobs.

⚡Pennsylvania Governor Shapiro pledges $100,000 to Nevada Democratic candidate Ford

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro pledged to raise $100,000 for Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford's campaign and donated $5,000 directly, as part of Democratic efforts ahead of 2028.

New Jersey Senator Booker donates $10,000 to Nevada Democratic Party for Ford

New Jersey Senator Cory Booker gave $10,000 from his PAC to the Nevada State Democratic Party and hosted a fundraiser for Aaron Ford, supporting Democratic 2028 efforts.

Food insecurity in Pennsylvania rises over 50% since 2020

The number of Pennsylvanians experiencing food insecurity has increased by more than 50% since 2020, with one in seven now living in food-insecure households, according to a regional food bank's report cited by WHTM.

Pennsylvania legislators say state will legalize marijuana if Democrats flip 3 state Senate seats

Legislators state that Pennsylvania will legalize adult-use marijuana in the November election if Democrats flip three state Senate seats, according to a WHYY report on the upcoming ballot initiative.

ACLU threatens lawsuit against Ocean County Board of Elections over voter probe

ACLU supervising attorney Liza Weisberg and Legal Director Jeanne LoCicero said the investigation is targeting Democratic and unaffiliated voters but not Republicans.

Laid on the table, Sept. 29, 2026 [MONITOR]

PA General Assembly In app →

Laid on the table, Sept. 29, 2026 [MONITOR]

PA General Assembly In app →

Laid on the table, Sept. 29, 2026

PA General Assembly In app →

Laid on the table, Sept. 29, 2026 [MONITOR]

PA General Assembly In app →

First consideration, Sept. 29, 2026 [MONITOR]

PA General Assembly In app →

House · Bill On Concurrence (keywords: data center, data centers)

House · Second Consideration (watchlist)

House · Second Consideration (keywords: alternative energy portfolio standard, interconnection)

Senate · Third Consideration (keywords: data center, data centers)

Sen. Jon Husted warns data center bill crucial for Ohio elections

Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio), author of the Ratepayer Protection Act, said the data center bill is the only legislation with a chance to reach the president before the election.

Senate to vote on Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling confirmation

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is trying to confirm Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling before the October break, which could require keeping senators in town until Thursday.

Senate to vote on data centers bill amid Democratic opposition

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the chamber may be done today, with a vote at 11:30 a.m. on Sen. Jon Husted's bill on taxpayer energy costs connected to data centers, which Democrats are preparing to sink.

Supreme Court temporarily allows Trump deportations to third countries

The Supreme Court temporarily green-lighted Trump’s efforts to deport immigrants to third countries, lifting a lower court order that had blocked the removals, with arguments set for December.

GAO says White House $800 million pocket rescission violated Congress' power of the purse

The Government Accountability Office penned a letter yesterday saying that the White House’s $800 million 'pocket rescission' violated Congress’ power of the purse, raising stakes for legal action.