AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDaylight Saving Push: President Trump is again urging the Senate to pass a bill to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide, after the House approved it 308-117—though some GOP senators oppose and states could still opt out. South Dakota Tech Funding: The Board of Regents is seeking nearly $25 million for South Dakota’s public universities, including $20 million for a Future Ready Technology Initiative to upgrade aging systems, boost cybersecurity, and expand AI use. Quantum Computing in SD: Dakota State University’s Dr. Peng Guo will join an Argonne-led DOE Genesis Mission project using AI to improve quantum computing workflows for nuclear physics. STEM at SDSU & Mines: DSU’s quantum work adds to a busy week for local science; South Dakota Mines also posted a top national showing in the ASCE concrete canoe championships, placing third in canoe design. Health & Community: Sioux Falls’ Heart Walk raised over $85,000 toward a $110,000 goal, while 24 South Dakota hospitals earned American Heart Association recognition for heart disease and stroke quality programs. Local Education & Manufacturing: Southeast Technical College broke ground on the $18 million James Abdnor Center for Advanced Manufacturing, targeting training for welders and machinists and opening in fall 2028.
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