AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDefense Tech in Rhode Island: NUWC Division Newport urged “radical collaboration” with industry partners at Defense Innovation Days, signaling a more transparent, faster way to deliver undersea capabilities. University & Research: URI celebrated a $99M Fine Arts Center expansion with new digital art/media and recording spaces, while URI geosciences students host free public field trips tied to the New England Intercollegiate Geological Conference. Local Tech & Privacy: A national backlash against Flock’s AI license-plate cameras is spreading, with cities cutting contracts over data-privacy concerns. Health Tech & Access: Guardant’s Shield blood test for colorectal cancer screening won broader coverage via EviCore by Evernorth starting Jan. 1, 2027. Civic Tech: Two URI students launched the Rhode Island Elections Project website to make state legislative races easier to track. Housing Policy: Providence’s rent-control fight is reigniting after David Morales’ win, while Warren councilors sparred over an affordable housing resolution. Climate & Ocean Science: A Rhode Island offshore wind explainer highlights ongoing research into impacts on local fisheries.
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