AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPublic Health Alert: The CDC says U.S. measles cases hit 2,318 in 2026—already surpassing all of 2025 and the worst year since 1991—driven by major outbreaks including South Carolina, with vaccination rates below the 95% level needed to stop spread. South Carolina Tech & Privacy: A Greer police probe found two officers misused Flock AI license plate reader cameras, reigniting debate over automated surveillance oversight as lawmakers consider tighter rules. Energy & Water: Virginia released a long-delayed groundwater study tied to data centers, warning of likely aquifer declines and urging stricter control of industrial water withdrawals. Local Innovation Funding: The NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas received up to $15 million for its first two years, with potential to reach $160 million over a decade, supporting grid emulation and clean-energy research across the region. Invasive Species Watch (SC): Scientists warn an invasive yellow-legged hornet is spreading in parts of Georgia and South Carolina, threatening honeybees and prompting quarantine efforts.
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