AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDiabetes Tech & Manufacturing: ViCentra says commercial-scale production of its Kaleido insulin patch pump consumables has started at Phillips Medisize, tripling capacity to support 17,000+ users and aiming to expand access across Europe. Disaster Readiness: FEMA’s acting administrator Bob Fenton defended hurricane-season readiness as the agency ran a “Silent Echo” drill ahead of June 1. Rural Health Innovation: Gov. Landry’s Rural Tech Catalyst Fund could steer about $20M toward Louisiana health tech startups, targeting telehealth, workforce gaps, and rural care access. Coastal Science & Planning: A Tulane-led warning on sea-level rise and land subsidence sparked pushback from Louisiana’s coastal protection agency, underscoring the stakes for New Orleans-area planning. Campus Construction: Louisiana Tech shared updates on a $70M slate of projects, including a new athletic center, parking deck, forestry center, and major renovation of George T. Madison Hall. Education Policy: U.S. Education approved Louisiana’s Returning Education to the States waiver, giving more control over federal dollars for tutoring, career education, teacher recruitment, and attendance. College Sports Regulation: Sen. Maria Cantwell and Sen. Ted Cruz unveiled the Protect College Sports Act, aiming to reshape athlete pay, transfers, and eligibility rules. Local Health & Community: North Oaks announced a free Healthy Aging Fair in Hammond, with screenings and resources for mobility and chronic conditions.
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