AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMedicaid & Disability Access: Montana’s Medicaid work rules are already threatening people with serious health needs, leaving some worried they’ll lose coverage just as they try to stabilize and work. AI for Power Grids: EPRI launched SAFERai.power to help utilities deploy AI with consistent safety and reliability guardrails, including a shared risk framework and assessment toolkit. Cybersecurity: A federal judge sentenced Ransom Cartel’s creator to 16 years for running ransomware-as-a-service that hit at least 18 companies, including in Nebraska. Critical Minerals for Defense: Lockheed Martin signed a non-binding deal with NioCorp for up to 15 tons a year of scandium oxide from NioCorp’s Nebraska Elk Creek project, aiming to reduce reliance on China. Food Safety: A cyclospora outbreak tied to recalled shredded iceberg lettuce has grown to 15 states, now including Nebraska, as officials warn case counts may rise. Local Tech & Safety: Omaha drivers and police are grappling with rising e-scooter and e-bike injuries, with calls for better rules and helmet use. Agriculture Watch: Midwest crop conditions remain uneven after variable July rainfall and storms, keeping yield expectations in flux. Nebraska Research Spotlight: UNL’s James C. Schnable won the NAS Prize for work combining AI, genomics, and genetics to breed tougher crops for a changing climate.
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