AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoTown Governance: Nancy Dodge has resigned from the New Shoreham Town Council, citing an ongoing medical issue tied to multiple sclerosis; the council plans to address the replacement process at its May 20 meeting. Broadband Oversight: Rhode Island lawmakers are pushing to update a 16-year-old broadband law, arguing it blocks stronger regulation of pricing, outages, and service quality. AI for Conservation: A Nature Conservancy pilot is using AI to count river herring from video during Rhode Island’s annual migration, aiming to speed up monitoring and improve population data. Maritime Tech: Anduril Industries is named a Flagship Sponsor for BlueTIDE 2026, with a pathway for companies to integrate into Anduril’s Lattice platform ahead of in-water demonstrations. Local Health & Housing: Providence rent stabilization is back in the spotlight after a veto, while Bristol-Warren Village marked its one-year push to help seniors age in place. Energy & Environment: East Providence’s Aspen Aerogels is beginning a phased restart after an April explosion, and offshore wind’s ripple effects are showing up in marine life research.
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