AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBattery Safety: InvestigateTV+ reports a growing gap in lithium-ion battery disposal, with damaged or recalled packs still ending up in landfills and recycling sites that struggle to contain fires. Agricultural Research: LSU AgCenter scientists win a $691,000 USDA grant to use symbiosis and RNA interference to help control the New World screwworm, aiming to protect livestock and wildlife. Public Health & Military Medicine: An opinion piece says the Pentagon’s new annual “low T” testing for service members could improve preventive care, while raising questions about how stress and blast exposure affect hormones. Wildlife Science: A Southeastern Naturalist study describes how softshell turtles in Louisiana canals can “nuclear-follower” fish, stirring sediment so bass and sunfish catch prey. AI + Local Tech: Monroe’s Chamber of Commerce launches an “AI Lunch & Learn” series for small businesses, focused on practical productivity uses. Surveillance Debate: St. John the Baptist Parish deploys 50 Flock Safety license-plate cameras, prompting renewed privacy concerns as advocates push for stronger oversight. Louisiana Politics: Louisiana Illuminator digs into unanswered questions around AG Liz Murrill’s indictment, including who initiated the grand jury probe. Elections Claims: Multiple reports challenge Trump administration assertions about non-citizens on voter rolls, citing methods that may overcount.
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