AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMaritime Tech Funding: The U.S. Transportation Department’s Maritime Administration is sending $35.1 million to 45 small shipyards across 24 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands, boosting equipment, facility upgrades, and workforce training under a 300% funding increase. Undersea Innovation Leadership: The Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium named Donald McCormack board chair after founding member Debbie Proffitt retired to St. John, where she’s focused on sea turtle conservation. Disaster Readiness & Water: Siela Bynoe connects Long Island drought lessons to St. Thomas water scarcity, arguing for conservation and better access to clean, reliable water. School Zone Safety: A reminder for families: school zones remain risky for kids, with calls to slow down and drive more carefully around pedestrians. Energy & Permitting Reality Check: A local-facing explainer warns that “green” solar and battery projects can trigger serious permitting and safety reviews, urging residents to demand professional engineering reports and understand local land-use rules. Tele-Audiology Expansion: ELEHEAR launched ElePro Plus, adding live, one-on-one remote hearing care for device owners via its app.
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