AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCritical Minerals in Arizona: South32 cleared a major U.S. hurdle for its Hermosa critical-minerals project in Arizona, with the Forest Service issuing a final Record of Decision under the FAST-41 fast-track program, advancing plans for underground zinc-lead work and boosting domestic zinc, manganese, silver and copper supply. AI for Food Waste: Topanga.io (Arizona-linked) bought Raccoon Eyes, adding camera-based AI that tracks post-consumer plate waste so dining operators can pinpoint where waste happens and cut it. Space Science in the Southwest: University of Arizona researchers helped identify the oldest quasar on record, while separate work flags that AI-built lunar crater maps can fall short of scientific standards. Semiconductor Workforce Pressure: A new national analysis warns the U.S. chip industry could be short up to 157,000 high-skilled workers by 2030, putting CHIPS-era Arizona fab plans at risk. Arizona Election Tech Clash: The Arizona Supreme Court backed Maricopa County Recorder Justin Heap in an election-systems authority fight, and a DOJ letter threatens criminal prosecution for officials tied to noncitizen voting. Public Health & Safety: Doctors warn drowning is a fast, deadly risk for kids, and Maricopa County reported four inmate deaths in two weeks.
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