AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDefense Tech: The U.S. Navy is extending its MEDUSA autonomous underwater mining drone effort, adding a $13.81M contract modification to General Dynamics Mission Systems for prototype systems, software, engineering, and support through July 2028. Energy & Infrastructure: The EIA projects record U.S. electricity demand in 2026 and 2027, driven in part by AI data centers and crypto, with Virginia among the states seeing commercial load growth. AI & Data Centers Policy: Arizona freezes new data-center tax breaks for three years, citing groundwater and utility strain—part of a broader, bipartisan backlash over the AI buildout. Virginia Tech & Research: A Virginia Tech study makes the case that dogs could help fight spotted lanternfly, adding a practical angle to invasive-pest research. Semiconductors: Micron and Ford sign a long-term memory supply agreement for next-gen vehicles, with Micron pointing to advanced DRAM production in Virginia. Health Coverage: KFF reports patients face a thicket of red tape and rising premiums as insurers propose more increases, threatening continuity of care for people in Virginia and beyond.
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