AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealth & Research Funding: Hy-Vee is teaming up with the American Heart Association’s “Life Is Why” campaign, letting shoppers round up purchases in September to support cardiovascular disease research and community programs. AI Policy Watch: Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is urging Congress to set national guardrails for frontier AI, including safety incident reporting, protections for whistleblowers, independent model evaluations, and limits on key components sold to China. Local Education Values: The Mitchell school board approved an activities department philosophy focused on character and participation “not about winning or losing,” aligning with NIAAA requirements. Dark Matter Search (Local): Scientists at the Sanford Underground Research Facility’s LUX-ZEPLIN detector report an unusual signal that could relate to dark matter, but stress it’s not yet conclusive. South Dakota Tech & Jobs: South Dakota Mines hosts a fall career fair Sept. 15 with 230+ employers recruiting for science, engineering, and technology roles. Agriculture Research Capacity: SDSU’s swine education and research facility is expanding wean-to-finish capacity by 50% with a $1.8M addition. Water Tech: Clean Water Partnership discussions in the region consider ultrasonic buoys for Lake Okabena to reduce algae buildup and odor. Grid Innovation: DOE named “Feeder of the Future” winners aimed at upgrading electric distribution systems, including pathways for brownfield sites. Public Safety Tech: Madison police chief says the department audits searches and uses Flock license plate readers under strict policies amid privacy concerns.
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