AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSNAP Accountability: USDA says Arizona’s SNAP payment error rate hit 10.8% in FY 2025, putting the state on track for up to ~$200M in added costs unless it drops below 6% by FY 2028. Critical Minerals Push: The U.S. Forest Service fast-tracked approval for South32’s Hermosa project in southern Arizona, a $2.16B zinc-silver operation aimed at boosting domestic critical minerals supply. Cancer Care Trial: UArizona opened a clinical trial testing whether GLP-1 drugs can be used safely alongside chemotherapy for metastatic pancreatic, colorectal, and liver cancers. Repair Rights: The FTC and states, including Arizona, reached a 10-year settlement with John Deere requiring equal access to software diagnostic tools for farmers and independent repair shops. Energy Policy: The Arizona Corporation Commission finalized repeal of Electric Energy Efficiency Standards, a move critics say could raise bills and slow conservation. Public Health: West Nile virus season is surging early, with most cases and deaths reported in Maricopa County. Space & STEM: NASA’s ROADS from Earth to Venus challenge wrapped up, engaging 500+ students across eight states with rover and remote-sensing mission-style projects. Elections Tech Fight: Arizona Supreme Court sided with Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap in an early-voting technology funding dispute, but voters won’t see changes.
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