AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSpace & Defense Deal: AE Industrial Partners says it has closed its purchase of L3Harris’s space propulsion, power and electronics units, relaunching the business as Rocketdyne with CEO Kristin Houston at the helm and a continued minority stake for L3Harris. Energy Prices: A Washington, D.C.-based grid advocacy group warns electricity costs won’t ease before 2030, pointing to data-center demand and delays in adding new generation. DC Health Care Capacity: A new report says staffing shortages and extreme heat are disrupting radiology at the VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C., with MRI downtime tied to cooling system limits. Local Infrastructure & Safety: The U.S. Supreme Court ordered the federal government to ensure roads have properly demarcated, encroachment-free pedestrian space, using simple physical separation to protect walkers. Tech for Science: Northwestern, Chicago and Fermilab researchers unveiled an AI system that can schedule telescope observations and adjust plans in real time as conditions change. Construction & Permits: The City Building Official’s office issued $6.7M in building permits in June, led by commercial alterations and repairs.
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