AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorkforce & STEM pipeline: America’s Workforce Academy and Mike Rowe’s long-running push put numbers on the skilled-trades gap—construction alone needs hundreds of thousands of new workers, while electricians and plumbers are aging out faster than apprentices replace them. Cyber safety for kids: Louisiana authorities’ case involving a predator using voice-changing tech on Roblox highlights how fast online grooming can escalate, with parents urged to treat gaming platforms as high-risk. Energy & grid tech: A pushback against costly transmission buildouts argues dynamic line ratings and reconductoring can boost capacity on existing lines for far less—an issue that hits Louisiana ratepayers. Louisiana water oversight: Regulators extended Magnolia Water’s rate plan but ordered a new audit after complaints about steep bills, service problems, and unclear spending. Local higher-ed support: AT&T gave $25,000 to Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges for scholarships aimed at low-income students. Public safety leadership: Louisiana State Police Superintendent Robert Hodges announced retirement; Gov. Landry named Lt. Col. Frank Besson as successor. Health & home tech: Men’s mental health coverage in Acadiana and local indoor air quality/HVAC tune-up reminders tie tech to everyday wellbeing.
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