AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDefense & Industry: Gov. Ned Lamont hailed the Navy’s $29.5B Electric Boat contract for more Columbia- and Virginia-class submarines, a major Connecticut jobs boost. Tech & Chips: The Commerce Department is set to award GlobalFoundries $300M to speed up AI data-center chips, pushing U.S. semiconductor capacity in the China race. Energy & Power: Xcel says it’s betting data centers will run on wind, solar, and storage (with backup gas), aiming to contract 4GW more by end of 2027. Infrastructure Safety: Michigan lawmakers approved $20M to strengthen dam oversight after near-disasters like the Cheboygan Dam scare. Health & Costs: A South Dakota Democrat warns Medicare Part D premium stabilization ends after 2026, potentially raising drug-plan costs for seniors. Immigration & Borders: Spain faces a fast-moving crisis at Ceuta after an estimated 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco, with EU pressure mounting. Cybersecurity: U.S. officials say Iran is likely behind a Minnesota water-system cyberattack, as agencies warn hackers increasingly target utilities. Foreign Policy: Congress is weighing Sudan bills to tighten sanctions and accountability beyond executive action. Culture & Community: MORTL launched a free, state-specific death planning platform to help families handle legal and logistical steps after a death.
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