AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHealth & Policy: Minnesota lawmakers wrapped up the 2026 session, pushing through a tight set of bills on property taxes, alcohol in nursing homes, and AI—plus a major lifeline for Hennepin County Medical Center as hospital finances stayed front and center. Public Health: Minnesota experts say hantavirus risk is low, but nurses warn that fast-changing, inconsistent info can leave frontline staff less prepared. Tech & Safety: A new federal law now requires platforms to remove non-consensual deepfake/intimate images within 48 hours, with enforcement landing as the deadline hits. Energy & Climate Skills: Students raced solar boats at Lake Riley, showing hands-on renewable tech education is still thriving. Agriculture: With drought pressure, research highlights practical “limit feeding” options using bale feeders to stretch hay and maintain cow nutrition. Environment & Industry: Sanford Health and North Memorial Health signed a definitive plan to merge, aiming to invest $600M in Robbinsdale/Maple Grove hospitals to keep care available. Data Centers: Letters to the editor keep spotlighting the push-pull between faster AI buildouts and local limits on water and power.
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