AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoOffshore Energy: Ørsted says the 704-megawatt Revolution Wind farm is fully operational, supplying Rhode Island and Connecticut under long-term contracts. Rhode Island is set to receive 400 megawatts. Business Security: Federal prosecutors say three people used AI impersonations to defraud companies of about $129 million, including a Rhode Island bank that allegedly lost $2.68 million. Workforce Development: Senesco Marine, CCRI and Polaris MEP launched a 14-week welding program to train workers for Senesco’s $78.6 million ferry-building contract. Economic Development: Rhode Island voters rejected a $100 million development bond amid concerns about potential data center subsidies, but approved $120 million for housing and $165 million for a URI health education building. Local Commerce: Rhode Island Commerce opened applications for placemaking grants aimed at drawing visitors and supporting local businesses; applications are due Dec. 2.
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