AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoResearch Policy: Penn researchers say a proposed federal rule for grant administration could mean “mind-boggling” oversight and political control over how science is done. Environmental Health: New work on Great Lakes food webs tracks how “forever chemicals” (PFAS) move through ecosystems and into people. Energy & Tech Infrastructure: Data centers are triggering state-level fights over moratoriums and zoning, as power demand and local impacts (water, noise, electricity costs) collide with AI growth. Circular Materials: Reju opened its first U.S. textile recycling R&D center in Conshohocken to scale polyester-to-textile regeneration tech. Workforce Pipeline: A report highlights efforts to bring younger workers into building trades, including year-round apprenticeship pathways. Public Safety: A DHS watchdog report says Secret Service missed 102 urgent radio warnings before the Butler, Pa. rally shooting. Consumer Watch: AARP Pennsylvania warns of rising travel scams, including AI-made fake booking sites and hijacked rentals. Local STEM/Business: Penn’s electric bill tax cut plan advances in Harrisburg, aiming to lower costs immediately.
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