AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSouth Asian Hate Response: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi and a coalition of South Asian lawmakers held a national roundtable in Washington to push stronger federal, state, and local action against rising hate, harassment, and violence targeting South Asian Americans. Cancer Research: Israeli scientists report DNA repair isn’t purely random, with the physical shape of damaged DNA affecting how well repair enzymes work—an advance that could steer more personalized cancer treatments. New Jersey Tech & Defense: Montville’s Marotta Controls won Navy-related work for the Next Generation Jammer – Low Band program, supplying key hardware for next-gen electronic warfare. AI Data Centers & Taxes: A new report highlights how states compete for data centers with tax incentives that can outpace market competition, raising questions about who benefits. NJ Privacy for ALPRs: A look at how New Jersey regulates automated license plate readers focuses on training, authorization tracking, audits, and limits on access to personal information. Balcony Solar in NJ: Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a bill making plug-in “balcony solar” easier to access, while safety groups urge consumers to wait for products meeting new standards. Soft Robotics in Princeton: Princeton researchers unveiled a motor-free soft-rigid hybrid robot that moves using electricity-driven heating in a programmable polymer.
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