AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBreastfeeding Support: Minnesota WIC says breastfeeding initiation among WIC parents keeps climbing, with 84.5% of participants initiating breastfeeding in 2025—one reason the state is near the top nationally. Cybersecurity for Water Systems: Five U.S. agencies warn that AI-generated code is being used to attack Siemens S7 industrial controllers used in water and energy, with attackers scanning the internet and generating Python exploits. Biotech/Medical Devices: PetVivo renamed its human-health subsidiary Cosmeta Corp. to Somatrix Technologies, aiming to focus biomaterials R&D for human health while keeping PetVivo Animal Health for veterinary markets. Education & Testing: Pipestone County reports 14.4% of students met or exceeded science MCA standards in 2024-25, with overall science proficiency still below pre-pandemic levels. Local Tech & Infrastructure: Orono approved an $20M Morrison Arena expansion tied to youth hockey, including new training space and parking. Digital Infrastructure Expo: Forge’s Broadband Nation Expo and a Data Center Excellence Summit add nearly 100 speakers for Nov. 18–20 in New Orleans, targeting AI-era connectivity and data-center workforce needs. Health Policy: A federal judge partially blocked changes to the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program, pausing new grant criteria while Planned Parenthood sex-ed funding cuts remain in place for now.
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