AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEducation Staffing Crunch: A Pennsylvania School Boards Association report says 82% of districts struggle to find substitute teachers, while state data shows in-state teaching certification has fallen about 66% since 2010. Public Health Watch: A Pittsburgh infectious-disease doctor warns measles could soon show up in Allegheny County, as Pennsylvania reports 232 cases this year and vaccination rates lag. Cybersecurity for Schools: A new report finds ransomware attacks on U.S. K-12 schools dropped in early 2026, but dozens of districts were still hit, with higher-ed attacks rising. Crime & Justice Tech: Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and partners announced the $2.5M VICTIM Program to help local police use technological investigative methods to solve cold cases. Food Policy: HHS proposed stronger GRAS oversight, requiring companies to notify FDA when they deem additives “generally recognized as safe,” alongside a proposed definition for ultra-processed foods. Climate & Heat: NOAA data says July 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded in the contiguous U.S., underscoring intensifying heat extremes.
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