AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUber Safety Tech: Uber is rolling out a teen-ride feature that lets parents or guardians watch a livestream of a teen’s trip using the driver’s phone camera, with Rhode Island included in early testing. Workforce & Training: Electric Boat and the New England Institute of Technology are expanding submarine workforce training in Warwick, tripling space to 100,000 sq. ft. to support thousands of new hires. Healthcare Policy: Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha is objecting to proposed 2027 individual-market health insurance premium hikes, arguing insurers are seeking excessive increases despite surpluses. Healthcare Markets: New data suggests state oversight is slowing private equity’s healthcare deal pace, with Rhode Island cited for new transparency requirements. Education & Tech in Schools: Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green says the new school year brings stricter limits on student personal tech, plus a renewed push on attendance. AI Wearables & Work: A Rhode Island-linked wearable AI workflow claims it can return up to two hours a day to midlife women by automating meeting capture and follow-ups. Connectivity: GoNetspeed says Norwich, N.Y. customers are now connected to its 100% fiber network, part of a broader Northeast expansion. Historic Preservation: Preserve Rhode Island’s Rhody Awards include Newport-area wins tied to restoring historic sites and meeting updated lead-safety requirements.
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