AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoSchool Tech Policy: A new wave of cellphone limits in schools is spreading across states, but fresh research finds little proof that bans deliver the benefits supporters claim. Public Health Surveillance: Federal funding for the CDC’s wastewater COVID monitoring system is slated for a steep cut, raising alarms as a new COVID “cicada” variant spreads. Data Centers & Power: Northern Virginia’s data-center growth keeps colliding with infrastructure and community pushback, including a major Loudoun transmission line plan tied to the “Data Center Alley” buildout. Aging & Care: Virginia coverage highlights rising demand for caregivers as more people try to age at home, alongside ongoing scrutiny of nursing home performance and staffing. Cannabis Regulation: Virginia’s adult-use cannabis market remains stalled after another veto, leaving businesses and regulators in limbo. Space & Defense Tech: Sensofusion expands into aerospace and satellite missions, while AUKUS submarine changes face scrutiny over costs, timelines, and capabilities. Marine Science: NASA satellite data shows unusually blue Jersey Shore waters driven by seasonal upwelling and phytoplankton blooms.
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