AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoCoastal Resilience in Action: RIDEM, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Save the Bay have started restoring Ninigret Barrier Beach (East Beach) by removing invasive trees and plants and reviving tidal creeks to rebuild habitat for birds and strengthen storm resilience. Connected Vehicle Claims: Agero (via Urgently) partnered with MOTER Technologies to turn connected-vehicle data into faster, more visual claims workflows for insurers, cutting claims cycle times by up to three days in early testing. Health Research from URI: A URI-led study using data from 6,905 adults 65+ found waist circumference and BMI each add different, complementary information about mortality risk, improving how older-adult risk is assessed. Ocean Tech for the Public: URI’s Graduate School of Oceanography is hosting Science Saturday on Sept. 26 with free exhibits and tours, including a look at the new Ocean Robotics Laboratory. Marine Trades Opportunity: IYRS is accepting applications for its 2026 Glo Tech Scholarship, supporting women (25+) with experience in marine trades and advanced manufacturing. Energy & Infrastructure Watch: Rhode Island’s Narrow River dredging project cleared a key final approval, but officials still face tight timing and coordination to start before year-end. Policy & Tech in Healthcare: Senators Whitehouse and Cassidy unveiled the Pay PCPs Act of 2026, aiming to boost primary care capacity with hybrid payment models that include monthly per-patient rates plus fee-for-service.
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