AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoRhode Island Energy Policy: House Speaker Matt Blazejewski says lawmakers are considering an Assembly override of Gov. Dan McKee’s veto tied to a building-carbon measurement and reporting bill, arguing it targets large buildings beyond state-owned facilities and adds no new costs. AI & Data Centers: Rhode Island lawmakers made a few targeted moves on AI, but broader fights over data centers and more systematic AI rules stalled. Solar Development: Construction is underway on a controversial 4-megawatt solar project in North Kingstown, with residents citing noise, tree clearing, and concerns about impacts on an aquifer. Workforce & Research: URI chemistry professor Justin Pratt won a $1.49M NSF grant to modernize college lab instruction with more authentic, inquiry-based experiences. Seafood Innovation: NSF selected the New England “Seafood Engine” for $15M over two years, building a regional tech-and-research hub that includes Rhode Island partners and aims to boost fisheries and aquaculture competitiveness. Legal/Consumer Data: A multistate settlement reached with 23andMe follows its 2023 data breach, with states including Pennsylvania and New Jersey set to receive payouts. Local Business/Community: Providence College named four new trustees, adding leaders from semiconductors, credit-decisioning software, trade associations, and insurance. Sports & Community: Chariho student Leonardo Paradise placed sixth nationally in FBLA Networking Infrastructures.
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