AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDefense Supply Chain Pressure: A new national spotlight is landing on China’s grip on critical minerals used in U.S. weapons—raising fresh urgency for American mining and processing plans as missile and interceptor replacement timelines stretch. Regional Energy Fight: Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee joined New England governors urging federal regulators to reject a proposed transmission return-on-equity hike that could push up electricity bills. AI in Insurance Under Scrutiny: A federal case against State Farm over alleged biased, automated claims screening is moving through discovery, part of a broader push to audit discrimination in insurance algorithms. Rhode Island Cannabis Licensing: A bill would remove Rhode Island residency requirements for cannabis licenses after a judge paused the licensing process—now headed for further committee review. Local Business & Growth: Rockland Trust is expanding Providence investment management, while Beeline Holdings was added to the Russell Microcap Index. Weather Watch: Memorial Day week starts warm and mostly dry, with a chance of a spot shower Wednesday.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.