AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoQuantum Computing Push: Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says the state has “a right to win” in quantum, backing a $500M effort tied to PsiQuantum’s Chicago buildout and a push for jobs in software, cryogenics, and fabrication. Clean Energy Materials: UIC researchers report high-speed lithium-ion transport through microscopic boron nitride nanotubes, pointing to faster, more selective pathways for next-gen separation and battery supply chains. Local Tech & Policy: Illinois lawmakers move to restrict AI smart glasses for drivers, adding to the state’s growing regulatory focus on emerging tech and public safety. Wildlife Health in Illinois: Chicago smooth greensnakes face added threats beyond habitat loss, with new findings of heavy metals in eggs and a fungal pathogen showing up in local populations. Agriculture & Trade: USDA officials expect China to honor increased orders for U.S. soybeans, while Illinois wheat tour scouts estimate a 102.8 bushel state average yield. Funding Transparency: Yale Budget Lab received $400,000 from a foundation linked to OkCupid co-founder Sam Yagan, renewing questions about influence behind “nonpartisan” policy research.
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