AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI & Data Centers: Rhode Island lawmakers passed targeted rules on AI “companion” models, but broader efforts—especially around data centers—stalled before becoming law. Solar & Property Taxes: Connecticut clarified how property tax payments work for solar arrays, a move that could reduce local budget uncertainty as panels proliferate. Cyber & Consumer Data: States reached an $18 million settlement with 23andMe after a major data breach, with payouts tied to customer claims. Healthcare & Research: URI chemistry professor Justin Pratt won a $1.49M NSF grant to modernize college lab instruction with more authentic, inquiry-based experiences. Defense & Local Economy: Senate Democrats blocked a $1.15T Pentagon bill over Iran-war limits, while Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed pressed for clearer war-cost information. Insurance Finance: Appleby advised on a $100M catastrophe bond for named storm reinsurance covering RI and other coastal states. Energy Project Watch: Construction is underway on a controversial 4-megawatt solar project in North Kingstown, drawing renewed complaints from neighbors. Business & Growth: Providence College added four new trustees spanning tech, finance, trade and insurance, and Partnership for Rhode Island leader Elizabeth Catucci joined a B20 USA task force on economic growth.
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