AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoColorado River Crisis: Lake Mead and Lake Powell both hit record-low levels, with Lake Powell dropping to 3,519.91 feet and Lake Mead already at its lowest since filling—raising alarms for water, farming, and hydropower across the Southwest. Arizona Water Tech: Phoenix is rolling out smart irrigation in parks, using controllers, sensors, and automatic shutoffs to cut waste as Colorado River cuts loom. Semiconductor Push in Arizona: Fresh Start is training women for semiconductor technician roles, while UC Berkeley’s new Silicon Valley commercialization center (with Applied Materials) aims to scale chip research into industry. Defense & Drones: The U.S. Army opened more missile and drone test-range access for private firms, including West Cibola in Arizona, easing a long testing bottleneck. Local Manufacturing/Repair: A proposed FTC deal could expand right-to-repair access for Deere owners by requiring more diagnostic and repair tools. AI Politics: AI super PAC money is pouring into state elections as lawmakers debate regulation and federal preemption.
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