AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDefense & Industry: Electric Boat landed a $72B U.S. Navy contract for Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines and Virginia-class attack subs, with major work tied to Quonset Point and Newport News. Water & Public Health: Rhode Island AG Brown urged the EPA not to roll back PFAS drinking-water limits, while Tiverton residents were told to test private wells after PFAS were found near a fire station tied to AFFF foam. Energy & Climate Tech: URI researchers are using isotopic analysis to see whether offshore wind turbines are changing Jonah crab movement—key for fisheries and future wind planning. Solar Finance: SolSource expanded its Propel prepaid solar-and-battery financing into Rhode Island, pairing installers with Enphase hardware and TriBeam lending. Cyber & Privacy: A new look at state privacy laws shows Rhode Island’s comprehensive statute now in force, as federal gaps persist. Wildlife Research: Atlantic Shark Institute tagged a scalloped hammerhead near Block Island—its first successful hammerhead tagging. Local Tech & Infrastructure: Burrillville approved lead-detection tech for water service lines, and Rhode Island State Police opened a new $41M Southern Public Safety Complex.
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