AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy & Homes: York’s YH9 heat pump (21 SEER2) is rolling out with variable-speed performance down to -10°F, plus a communicating thermostat aimed at cutting install and service time. Workforce Training: Salina Area Technical College is getting a $50,000 Hettenbach donation to expand scholarships for allied health and multiple trades, including welding and machine tool tech. Rural Health: KDHE announced nearly $80M in grants to strengthen rural care across Kansas, including regional partnerships and rural emergency hospital upgrades. Biodiversity in Kansas: KDWP is recruiting volunteers for the Great Plains Bumble Bee Atlas, a community-science effort to survey bumble bees and support conservation decisions. Science Education: Newman University showcased a “Smart Mobile Agriculture Lab” at Riverfest, featuring 3D printing and a tractor simulator to teach farm tech. Climate & Hazards: Experts warn wildfire conditions could be worse this year, while a re-examined storm set a record for the longest lightning flash ever logged.
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