AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCybersecurity: Beacon Mutual’s January cyberattack exposed data tied to about 132,000 Rhode Islanders, including roughly 4,500 current and former state employees, raising fresh questions about vendor risk in state-administered programs. Privacy & Surveillance: Warren is moving toward a first-in-RI-style ordinance to regulate private use of automatic license plate reader cameras, aiming to curb unregulated collection and retention of vehicle location data. Public Health Tech: The VA launched a Providence-area clinical trial testing MDMA-assisted therapy for veterans with severe mental health conditions, including PTSD and alcohol use disorder. Connectivity for Education: Mobile Beacon and The Quilt announced a national partnership to expand affordable wireless options for schools, libraries, and research/education networks. STEM & Innovation in RI: URI researchers earned a mid-career pulmonary rehabilitation award, while URI also backed quantum computing mini-grants for students—signals of continued life sciences and advanced research momentum. Local Tech Policy: Gov. Dan McKee nominated Michelle Reddish to chair Rhode Island’s Cannabis Control Commission, a role tied to regulatory compliance and tech-driven rulemaking. Aviation & Mobility: A new look at how smaller airports are growing faster than megahubs highlights what T.F. Green’s recent passenger gains fit into.
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