AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedical Tech in Minnesota: Tactile Systems Technology in Minneapolis rolled out a next-generation AffloVest high-frequency chest wall oscillation system, aiming to improve comfort and connected-care for chronic respiratory conditions like cystic fibrosis and bronchiectasis. Privacy Policy Fight: Hawaiʻi’s Office of Consumer Protection joined a coalition of states opposing the federal SECURE Data Act, saying it would cap privacy protections and block stronger state rules as tech evolves. Education & Learning Methods: A Minneapolis high school teacher reported major reading gains after banning phones and laptops, pushing students toward pencil-and-paper work. Water Science Outreach: Minnesota’s “We Are Water MN” traveling exhibit opens June 18 at Itasca State Park, mixing hands-on activities with water-cycle learning and local stories. Outdoor Tech Debate: Minnesota DNR is tracking forward-facing sonar as more anglers adopt it, weighing benefits for learning fish behavior against concerns about higher catch rates. Space: NASA astronaut Anil Menon is set to launch July 14 to the ISS for about eight months of research and tech demos.
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