AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPrediction Markets & Public Health: CNN reports 18-to-21 users are exploiting a legal loophole to trade on prediction sites like Kalshi—raising concerns from addiction experts and regulators about a fast-growing, hard-to-control gambling-like problem. PFAS Accountability: Australia filed a record $1.4B+ lawsuit against Minnesota-based 3M over “forever chemicals” in firefighting foam used at 28 defense bases, alleging 3M concealed harmful test results; 3M says it will fight the claims. Infectious Disease Outreach: Medical specialty groups are stepping up to counter misinformation and guide clinicians and the public on vaccine-preventable outbreaks as federal communication and resources lag. Great Lakes Science Funding: Sen. Gary Peters introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen federal support for Great Lakes research and conservation by designating the Great Lakes Commission as a NOAA regional partnership. Minnesota Education & Early Reading: Minnesota’s READ Act progress report points to early literacy gains but persistent speed gaps, with dyslexia signs affecting about one in three students. STEM in Schools: Eden Prairie High School students earned MnAiC awards, highlighting mentorship and pathways into computing and engineering. Indigenous Land Return: The University of Minnesota and the Fond du Lac Band moved forward on returning Cloquet Forestry Center land, enabled by Minnesota’s bonding bill.
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