AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoURI Tech & Science: URI’s Horridge Conservatory says its resident corpse flower (Titan Arum) is starting to bloom, with extended viewing hours for about a day—yes, it’s as stinky as promised. Ocean Monitoring Fight: Rhode Island lawmakers and allies are weighing in as the Trump administration moves to dismantle the $386M Ocean Observatories Initiative; senators and House committees are urging the NSF to reverse course. Maritime Drones Manufacturing: REGENT completed its Seaglider Manufacturing Facility in North Kingstown, positioning the site as a global hub for all-electric Seagliders and supporting defense orders. AI in Health Care: The VA Providence Healthcare System is launching an MDMA-assisted therapy study for veterans with severe mental health conditions, including PTSD. Energy & Grid Planning: Northeast states, including Rhode Island, are pushing shared standards for offshore HVDC transmission to speed up interoperable Atlantic Coast buildouts. Clean Energy Expansion: CleanChoice Energy expands into Rhode Island, offering 100% clean electricity sign-ups for homes and businesses. Public Safety Tech: New Bedford police defend Flock Safety flock cameras as privacy-controlled tools, after contract changes tied to ShotSpotter. Local Funding: RIHEBC awarded $1M in capital grants statewide, including upgrades for health and education facilities in Newport County.
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