AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoConservation Deal: New Hampshire’s Karner blue butterfly habitat is getting a boost: the state approved a nearly 7-acre land purchase for $575,000, with most funding coming from a federal grant, expanding protected sandy, lupine-rich pine barrens for the endangered species and other wildlife. Health & Environment: A tick-borne virus tied to a 1958 Ontario death is surging in New England, with researchers pointing to blacklegged ticks and noting many cases are hard to diagnose and can be deadly. Space Weather: New research from UNH links major solar/geomagnetic storms to measurable drops in rain and snow across North America within hours, challenging weather models that don’t currently account for the effect. Higher Ed Labor: UNH graduate employees and tenure-track faculty unions are still pushing for fair contracts after long delays, with pay levels a central sticking point at a UNH trustees meeting. AI & Policy: A new “AI on the Ballot” interview series will spotlight candidates’ positions on AI ahead of the 2026 midterms. Aviation Safety: Delta has faced another go-around at Boston Logan amid a wider pattern of close calls, raising fresh questions about air-traffic risk management. STEM in Schools: Hopkinton students brought home honors at HOSA, including Anatomage competition results and multiple health-focused awards.
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