AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRural Health Watch: A rural hospital in Michigan’s Sturgis area closed after using the federal Rural Emergency Hospital model, raising alarms that the “lifeline” may not be enough as staffing shortages and payment gaps persist. Clean Energy Storage: Antora Energy secured $550 million in Series C funding after deploying a 50 MW/5GWh thermal battery project in South Dakota, with plans to expand U.S. manufacturing to speed future deployments. Critical Minerals: South Dakota Mines won a $3.1 million DOE ARPA-E grant to use AI-enabled sensing and 3D mapping to find rare earth elements faster—aimed at strengthening the domestic supply chain. Biotech & Research Training: Dakota State University joined the NIH-funded South Dakota INBRE network, expanding paid undergraduate biomedical research opportunities across the state. Water Cybersecurity: Federal agencies warn that cyberattacks on water and wastewater systems are spreading across multiple states; Rapid City reported a wastewater lift-station incident, with officials saying water systems weren’t jeopardized. Science Funding Politics: The Senate moved to block a White House rule that would let political appointees review and reject federal science grants. Daylight Saving Time: The Senate still hasn’t passed a fix, so clocks are expected to change again Nov. 1, despite medical groups urging permanent standard time.
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