AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNuclear Power in Space: The U.S. Space Force awarded Antares a $161M contract to develop a nuclear reactor for spacecraft, aiming to power ground-to-space assets and advance a reactor design toward flight. Idaho Energy & Grid Costs: North Idaho residents are seeing power bills rise as utilities invest in future growth—new demand, grid upgrades, and wildfire protection are driving higher costs. Mining Tech Testing in Idaho: The DOE selected four projects for $73M to create real-world testing grounds for next-generation mining tech, including Idaho Springs, Colorado sites tied to digital, connected, automated mining systems. Tech for Kids, by Design: California signed child online-safety bills that target addictive platform features like infinite scroll and autoplay, with other states including New York and Idaho moving in similar directions. Public Safety Data & Guns: The CDC has restored defensive gun use information it removed in 2022, reigniting debate over how federal data shapes policy. Local STEM Leadership: North Idaho’s chamber launched a full-year NEXTGEN leadership program focused on building the region’s tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem. Community Science/History: The Idaho Potato Museum in Blackfoot highlights how a local rail depot became a long-running hub for Idaho agriculture history.
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