AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoVoting Rights Fight: The Supreme Court’s dismantling of the Voting Rights Act hit a new low with Louisiana v. Callais, raising the bar for majority-minority districts and leaving enforcement power even more out of reach. Local Education Updates: Chariho schools approved major social studies changes to match new RIDE standards, shifting toward inquiry and civics across grades. URI on the Move: URI’s spring commencement runs May 15–17 with thousands of degrees and multiple honorary speakers, while a URI grad student completes a Ph.D. focused on oyster health and probiotic treatments. Food Safety Practicality: URI Cooperative Extension is hosting a June 4 conference on how colleges and commercial kitchens can donate unused food safely and legally. East Providence Industry: Aspen Aerogels has begun a phased restart of its Dexter Road facility after an April 8 explosion, with safety reviews and inspections clearing the way for a careful ramp-up. AI + Healthcare: IntusCare marked CareHub EMR’s one-year launch, now supporting 33 PACE programs across 16 states. Maritime Autonomy: HavocAI and Senesco Marine announced a partnership to build autonomous uncrewed surface vessels for defense and commercial use.
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