AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPuerto Rico in the spotlight: A new consolidated budget proposal for FY2027 puts $13.18B in the General Fund, with public safety, health, and education taking the biggest bites—police alone get $1.07B. Health & rights debate: A parent advisory is raising alarms about an NIH-funded newborn genome sequencing project (BEACONS) that includes Puerto Rico in its first phase, arguing it expands genetic reach through newborn screening systems. Education innovation: Sagrado Corazón University just won Insight Into Academia’s Top Colleges for Innovation 2026 award, praising a model that blends academics with leadership, civic education, and tech literacy. Culture & community: Spanish Embassy honors Casals with free clarinet virtuoso concerts, while Latin music keeps delivering—Daddy Yankee popped up during Ed Sheeran’s San Juan show. Sports on deck: FIBA’s Women’s World Cup 2026 roster tracker is live, with Puerto Rico listed as “to be announced.”
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