AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoH-1B Legal Win: Wisconsin DOJ and a multistate coalition won a U.S. court ruling vacating the Trump administration’s unlawful $100,000 fee on certain H-1B petitions, a move aimed at keeping workforce pipelines for health care and education open. Illinois Education: The Illinois State Board of Education adopted the state’s first comprehensive numeracy plan, giving districts research-based math guidance focused on reasoning and problem-solving. NIH Pediatric Genetics: Lurie Children’s ophthalmologist Jennifer Rossen received a $1M, five-year NIH grant to build an AI-assisted, open-access gene database for inherited pediatric cataracts. Hospital Safety Gap: A new study finds delirium screening varies widely across geriatric surgery programs, with many non-accredited hospitals missing cases. Tech & Industry in Chicago: Emerson will showcase automation tech at Automate 2026 in Chicago, while DeKalb’s Baron Advanced Manufacturing program heads to the show to demo student-built robotics. Sustainable Aviation Deal: Google and American Airlines signed a long-term sustainable aviation fuel agreement tied to emissions reductions, with SAF delivered to Chicago O’Hare. Campus Safety: Hazardous materials were released at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, prompting a temporary area evacuation.
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