AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoSeafood & Tech Funding: The NSF Seafood Engine in New England—led by NERACOOS with partners across Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island—won a $15M NSF award to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture, using tools like AI, robotics, and advanced manufacturing to modernize the supply chain. Local Planning: Narragansett kicked off its comprehensive plan update process, with residents weighing in on housing, transportation, conservation, and economic development ahead of the town’s plan renewal next year. Water Infrastructure: U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito hailed unanimous Senate committee passage of the WRDA 2026, moving it to the Senate floor and setting up new drinking water, wastewater, flood risk, and ecosystem restoration work that can benefit Rhode Island. Community Grants: Rhode Island Energy Foundation announced $250,000 in Empowering Communities grants to 15 nonprofits statewide. Cybersecurity: EY confirmed a data breach tied to a third-party IT support platform used by its tax practice, with client tax documents potentially accessed. Clean Water Alert: Tiverton reported PFAS exceedances in private wells near Crandall Road/Bolduc Lane and is urging residents to schedule free testing.
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