AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUSC Flood-Fighting Materials: USC engineers say xanthan-gum-like biopolymers can improve soil erosion resistance, funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, aiming to reduce flood damage. Energy & Data Centers: Duke Energy’s long-range plan leans on more gas plants tied to data-center growth, prompting calls for stronger South Carolina Public Service Commission consumer protections. Research Security: The Pentagon ordered audits at 30 U.S. academic institutions over foreign research ties, including China-affiliated Confucius-linked organizations. Public Health: CDC data show measles risk rising as kindergarten vaccine exemptions top 4% nationwide and measles cases hit a 35-year high. Digital Privacy: South Carolina agencies are adopting new Flock license-plate reader policies after misuse concerns; one Mauldin officer was fired for allegedly tracking an ex 166 times. STEM & Health Breakthrough: MUSC-linked mouse research reports immune-system reprogramming that reversed newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetes. School Nutrition: South Carolina will fund free breakfast for every K-12 student this school year. Local Tech/Infrastructure: Aiken is replacing spreadsheet-based asset tracking with OpenGov for transportation, water, and wastewater operations.
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