AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 minutes agoNIH Funding Boost for RI Research: Brown University is set to receive a $26M NIH grant to expand its Advance Rhode Island Clinical and Translational Research hub, strengthening a statewide pipeline from lab discoveries to patient care. Housing Data Reliability: A new analysis says tenant screening reports are failing landlords, with inaccurate or misleading eviction and court data potentially blocking renters unfairly. AI Safety Debate Hits RI: Rhode Island College’s Jim Langevin weighs in as AI-company critics warn of catastrophic risks, calling for more oversight and safeguards. Climate Courts Under Fire: A report details how a climate-education effort aimed at judges may be aligned with one side of climate litigation, raising questions about neutrality. Connected Vehicle Claims Tech: Agero and MOTER Technologies partner to use connected-vehicle data to speed roadside response and claims triage. Public Health After Birth: A Harris Poll report finds major gaps in postpartum mental health support, with Rhode Island tied to the broader debate via the Lindsay Clancy case. RI Coastal Restoration: Work begins on Ninigret Barrier Beach to restore dunes and marsh habitat by removing invasive plants and reopening tidal creeks. Local Tech & Community: URI’s free Science Saturday returns with ocean robotics and interactive exhibits on Narragansett Bay Campus.
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