AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoJudicial Power in Kansas: Voters rejected a proposed Kansas constitutional change that would have shifted Supreme Court selection from merit-based appointments to direct elections, underscoring that party leaders can set agendas but electorates can still overrule them. AI in Education: Australia’s NSW ordered a review of AI use in schools and is considering limits on unsupervised take-home assessments to protect exam integrity and student learning. Energy Governance: Australia’s energy regulator AEMO is facing a governance overhaul after a review found its structure no longer matches its expanded national security, planning, and cybersecurity responsibilities. Tech and Trade Controls: Australia moved to force China-linked shareholders to divest nearly 18% of rare-earth miner Northern Minerals, tightening critical-mineral supply-chain influence. US–China Sanctions Clash: China announced countermeasures against multiple US-linked entities tied to Xinjiang-related restrictions and FCC enforcement support. Regional Politics: Laos marked the death of its National Assembly president with five days of national mourning, while Vietnam’s security and defense leaders paid tribute. Wildfire Response: Canada’s BC wildfire threat eased slightly as fire spread slowed near Okanagan Lake, but evacuations and emergency aid continued.
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