AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBook Bans & School Libraries: Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says his push to remove “over 2,000” “vulgar” titles from public schools was not meant to target Holocaust books—after earlier confusion and threats tied to state funding. Publishing & Media Policy: Trump’s White House media ban on outlets including CNN, Politico and MSNBC is framed by critics as an attempt to shut down unflattering coverage, with observers warning it could backfire politically. AI & Work: A new look at AI’s U.S. labor impact finds job creation outpacing AI-attributed layoffs—about five jobs added for every one cut. Drones & Regulation: The FAA is expanding its BEYOND drone program, aiming to scale routine drone operations by adding more state, local, tribal and territorial partners. Retail Book Culture: A new Hillsboro, Oregon fantasy bookstore, “Hidden Worlds,” opens with a Gothic library theme and community events like book clubs and D&D nights. Local Voting: Advance voting begins in South Dakota for the Nov. 3 general election, with ID and registration details for voters.
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