AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoProvidence Tech Shift: FM plans to move its global headquarters from Johnston to downtown Providence, with renovations expected to finish in late 2027; the company hasn’t said when the Johnston campus will close or how the move will affect jobs. Research & Biomanufacturing: URI’s 2026 Tech Showcase put university discoveries in the spotlight, while the R.I. Life Science Hub awarded $100,000 for a biomanufacturing partnership. Voters also approved a $165 million bond for a new URI health education building. Energy & Data Centers: Revolution Wind is now fully operational and is expected to power 350,000 Rhode Island and Connecticut homes. A Senate permitting bill advancing toward debate would require major data centers to pay for grid upgrades, though critics warn its faster reviews could weaken environmental and historic-site protections. Military Education: At the Naval War College in Newport, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced sweeping education reforms, including replacing academic theses with AI-assisted wargaming and changing faculty evaluations.
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