AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSpace & Defense: Alabama formally applied to host the proposed U.S. Space Academy, pitching Huntsville’s aerospace and workforce base as the right fit. Naval Autonomy: HII won a U.S. Navy contract to build 10 ROMULUS uncrewed surface vessels, aiming to accelerate autonomous maritime capability. AI Governance: AI firms tied to OpenAI and Anthropic reportedly spent tens of millions to influence 2026 races as lawmakers debate safety and regulation. Healthcare Tech in Louisiana: Ochsner opened the $120M Patrick Neuroscience Institute in New Orleans and expanded operating-room capacity at The Grove in Baton Rouge to cut wait times and broaden surgical access. Energy & Industry: EPA proposed permits that could enable the Blue Marlin Offshore Port in Louisiana to export about 80,000 barrels of oil per hour; Petrobras and Cheniere signed a 22-year LNG deal. Local Research: Pennington Biomedical researchers linked pregnancy food cravings to reduced activity in serotonin-producing neurons. Cybersecurity: Spanish police arrested a suspected operator of the KillSec ransomware group after a major European takedown. Public Safety Tech: A new report highlights how automated appointment confirmations can reduce scheduling confusion.
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