AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPublic Finance & Voting: Los Angeles County’s Measure ER (a 0.50% sales tax hike to fund healthcare services) is trailing in the June 2 primary, with “no” at 51.5% vs “yes” at 48.5% as ballots are still being counted. Elections & Governance: L.A. County voters have also set the stage for November by picking the top two candidates in California’s “jungle primary” Assembly and state Senate races. Patents & Innovation Policy: Moldova became the 40th member of the European Patent Organisation, meaning European patent applications will automatically include Moldova starting June 1. City Tech & Heritage: At the Global Mayors Dialogue in Huangshan, mayors stressed long-term heritage protection and “smart governance,” highlighting technology’s role in sustainable urban development. Energy & Critical Minerals Deals: Azerbaijan and the U.S. signed agreements worth $7.5B across energy, investment, and digital technologies, including a framework for securing supply in critical minerals and rare earths. AI in Culture: Boy George says he’s re-releasing “Karma Chameleon” using AI to give artists more control over how their music is used.
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