AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMeta Settlement: Kansas will receive $134M from Meta as part of a multi-state deal over claims Instagram and Facebook harmed children, with required youth-safety changes like daily time limits and restricted access hours. Groundwater Cleanup: KDHE approved Union Pacific’s engineering designs for cleanup systems at the long-contaminated 29th and Grove site in Wichita, with a public open house set for Sept. 12. Cancer Care Access: Cedar County Memorial Hospital is preparing to open an Oncology Center Sept. 15, aiming to bring more cancer treatment closer to rural patients. Health Research: KU researcher Tera Fazzino won a $2.8M NIH grant to study whether “hyperpalatable” high-fat, high-salt, high-sugar foods can act like addictive substances. Aging & Mobility: A new focus on simple “how well you move” tests is spreading, but experts stress they’re clues to check health—not predictions of lifespan. Community Safety: Wichita police arrested two suspects after a shooting and placed two children in protective custody. Preparedness: Kansas Preparedness Day is coming Sept. 14 at the Kansas State Fair, with disaster-readiness info for residents.
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