AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSchool Tech Policy: A new wave of cellphone limits is spreading across states, with researchers and a Surgeon General advisory questioning whether “phone-free” rules deliver the promised learning and well-being gains. AI & Work: A new guide lays out competing ideas for handling AI-driven job disruption, from “tax the robots” proposals to training and safety-net approaches. Mississippi AI in Government: The Mississippi AI Innovation Hub says student teams built an AI proof of concept to help the Secretary of State’s Office with regulatory research and statutory review. Rare Earths: Colorado School of Mines and ElementUSA won $67M from the U.S. Department of Energy to recover rare earth elements from alumina tailings in Louisiana—an effort aimed at boosting domestic critical-mineral supply. Gulf Energy Tech: Subsea7 won a multimillion-dollar U.S. Gulf tie-back contract tied to Murphy’s String Music development, with offshore work planned for 2027. Public Health & Care: CMS updates highlight nursing-home performance across Mississippi counties, including several top-rated facilities (4–5 stars) and others with low ratings and reported fines/penalties. Local Water Courts: A federal judge temporarily limits a state takeover of Jackson’s water system, keeping tight restrictions while the case proceeds. STEM Recognition: Mississippi State honored spring graduates as Stephen D. Lee Scholars, including Cullman’s Sarah Kate Dockery, an aerospace engineering student.
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