AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPFAS Policy Fight: U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan reintroduced bipartisan legislation to ban PFAS “forever chemicals” from food wrappers and packaging, reviving a nearly five-year push after an earlier bill stalled. Public Health & Aging: A new look at medication use in older adults highlights how drugs can become “barnacles” on health plans—easy to start, hard to stop—prompting calls for updated guidance. Cancer Research in Minnesota: Mayo Clinic researchers are set to showcase major radiation oncology work at ASTRO 2026, with sessions spanning AI, advanced delivery, and clinical trials. Data Centers & Water Safety: A Pine Island-area info session heard concerns that data center water pollution could be linked to serious health outcomes, with residents asking for moratoriums and clearer consent. Agrivoltaics in Minnesota: A Big Lake project shows cucumbers growing between solar panels, supporting the case that farming and clean energy can share the same land. Local Science Education: Bethel University shared how NSSE results are used to improve teaching and student writing, turning survey feedback into classroom action. Environment & Community: The DNR’s fall color tracking puts Douglas County around 10–25% now, with peak likely around Oct. 10–11.
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