AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDaylight Saving Fight: President Donald Trump is pushing senators to pass the Sunshine Protection Act and make daylight saving time permanent, but health specialists and lawmakers say the Senate may not have the votes before the Nov. 1 “fall back” deadline. Local Infrastructure: St. Croix’s Virgin Islands Port Authority is moving ahead with a $22.4 million Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Marine Terminal upgrade, with a public design-phase meeting set for Aug. 14. Reef Monitoring Breakthrough: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution researchers tested a non-invasive way to track coral reef health in the U.S. Virgin Islands using seawater chemical and microbial signals tied to ocean movement. Cannabis Regulation Update: The Virgin Islands Office of Cannabis Regulation says licensed cultivation could start within weeks, with dispensaries possibly opening before year-end, but sales wait on a product-testing lab. Surveillance Tech Backlash: Flock Safety camera incidents are rising across multiple states, including reports of coordinated theft and vandalism framed as anti-surveillance protest. Ocean Stress Warning: New research highlights how massive sargassum blooms are smothering Caribbean and Gulf beaches, with major tourism and environmental impacts. Lottery Tech/Privacy Angle: Powerball is back near $1 billion for Aug. 10, and coverage reiterates that winners should protect privacy fast—rules vary by state.
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