AGP Wire
Stay informed with articles highlighting the latest developments, major events, and essential updates.
James Moore ranks No. 111 on IPA’s 2026 Top 200 list
AGP
James Moore & Co. was named one of the nation’s top 200 public accounting firms for the 17th straight year, landing at No. 111 on INSIDE Public Accounting’s 2026 ranking.
Mark Hurt Law Firm flags rise in serious U.S. chemical accidents
AGP
Mark Hurt Law Firm is highlighting a jump in serious chemical accidents reported in 2025, including deaths and serious injuries, as concerns grow about aging facilities and industrial safety.
Humanity’s Team says UN warming report points to a deeper problem
AGP
After the U.N. Environment Programme said overshooting 1.5°C of global warming is now unavoidable, Humanity’s Team argued the bigger barrier is a belief that people are separate from one another and the natural world.
Stamford Health becomes first U.S. hospital to use FUSMobile’s Neurolyser XR for low back pain
AGP
Stamford Health has become the first hospital in the United States to install and use FUSMobile’s Neurolyser XR, with the first patient treated Aug. 18 at Tully Health Center in Stamford, Connecticut.
FORMOSOUND brings Taiwan music festival to Redmond for first U.S. in-person event
AGP
FORMOSOUND debuts Aug. 29 at Redmond Downtown Park with a free, all-ages festival expected to draw more than 3,000 people and more than 50 vendors.
JPEX America widens Japan-U.S. partnerships across healthcare and innovation
AGP
JPEX America said Aug. 20 it is expanding cross-border work linking Japan and the U.S. through business development, healthcare, investment and innovation.
Half a million U.S. monthly searches seek image format conversions
AGP
Ahrefs keyword data compiled by FormatDrop estimates 605,000 U.S. searches a month for seven common “convert it back” queries, led by “heic to jpg.” The numbers underscore how newer image formats from phones and websites often hit older systems…
Triangle Oktoberfest returns Oct. 2-3 in Cary with charity push
AGP
Triangle Oktoberfest will return to Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre on Oct. 2-3, 2026, with organizers aiming to push the event’s cumulative charitable giving past $1 million.
Main Street Economics warns New York freebies are a fiscal trap
AGP
Main Street Economics founder Les Rubin is warning Americans not to trust promises of free government programs, arguing that New York’s current policy debate shows why “free” benefits still carry real costs.
DRC tops mid-year U.S. AGOA and GSP import ranking
AGP
The Democratic Republic of the Congo moved into first place among AGOA-eligible African countries in the January-June 2026 U.S. import ranking, a milestone the government says reflects stronger trade coordination and President Félix-Antoine…
Tony Cointreau’s A Gift of Love gets 10th anniversary edition
AGP
Tony Cointreau’s A Gift of Love: Lessons Learned From My Work and Friendship with Mother Teresa is marking its 10th anniversary with a new edition from Back2Ink Press.
U.S. Endowment launches Forest Catalyst Network to speed forest-sector investment
AGP
The U.S. Endowment for Forestry and Communities has launched the Forest Catalyst Network with the Richard King Mellon Foundation to connect capital, companies and ideas across the forest sector.
ZenaTech sees tariff boost for U.S.-made drones
AGP
ZenaTech says new U.S. tariffs on imported drones could improve the competitive position of its ZenaDrone subsidiary, which makes drones in the U.S. and uses a vertically integrated supply chain tied to Taiwan.
Shreveport coach ranks No. 1 in U.S. ActionCOACH honors
AGP
Everardo Recendiz, a Shreveport-based business and executive coach, was named the top ActionCOACH coach in the United States and No. 7 globally.
DRC cites record U.S. trade growth as AGOA renewal nears
AGP
The Democratic Republic of the Congo says bilateral trade with the United States hit a record $2.15 billion in 2025 under AGOA, up from $541 million in 2024. The government is urging Washington to renew DRC eligibility, arguing the program is…
Garrison Flood Control ranks No. 63 on Inc. 5000, No. 2 among U.S. manufacturers
AGP
Garrison Flood Control was named No. 63 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, with a No. 2 ranking among U.S. manufacturing companies and No. 8 in Florida.
Main Street Economics warns U.S. debt will hit $40 trillion this week
AGP
Main Street Economics says the U.S. national debt is above $39.93 trillion and will cross $40 trillion this week, a milestone the group argues reflects a deeper fiscal problem.
Underground utility damage costs U.S. economy $83.2 billion a year
AGP
Common Ground Alliance released a new report Wednesday estimating underground utility damage costs the U.S. $83.2 billion annually, nearly triple the long-cited $30 billion figure.
Safe Pro Group signs research pact with U.S. Army on AI image analysis
AGP
Safe Pro Group has entered a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center to study AI-powered image analysis for operational, disaster and mission-critical uses.
U.S. mayors and tech leaders expand responsible AI collaboration
AGP
More than 25 U.S. mayors and municipal technology leaders met with NVIDIA, Microsoft and other partners as The U.S. Roundtable marked six months of its ElevateGov AI program.
Sign up for:
American Governance Today
The daily local news briefing you can trust. Every day. Subscribe now.
Check Your Email!
We sent a one-time activation link to: .
Confirm it's you by clicking the email link.
If the email is not in your inbox, check spam or try again.
Welcome back!
is already signed up. Check your inbox for updates.