AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 hours agoCaribbean Tech & Policy: A bipartisan bloc of 44 state attorneys general is urging Congress to reject the House Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act, arguing it would weaken state enforcement and leave gaps in protections for minors, including around age assurance and emerging tech like AI. Local Governance: The U.S. Virgin Islands Senate advanced a green waste disposal measure on St. Thomas, allowing controlled incineration only when safer options like shredding, mulching, composting, and reuse aren’t available, with added rules aimed at reducing smoke and particulate impacts. STEM & Environment: NOAA named Nova Southeastern University’s National Coral Reef Institute as the Atlantic Reef Research Coordination hub, boosting coral reef research and restoration support across Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Workforce & Recovery Tech: A VI Consortium panel at the Economic Development Summit warned recovery projects will hinge on attracting, housing, and training enough skilled workers and strengthening local subcontractor capacity. Tourism Tech: Caribbean Week in New York kicks off June 1, with Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. leading a regional delegation focused on partnerships and innovation to strengthen Caribbean air connectivity and tourism branding.
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