AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBrown University Health Leadership: Julie Abilheira was named president overseeing Morton Hospital (Taunton) and Saint Anne’s Hospital (Fall River), with Heidi Taylor expanding to chief operations and chief financial officer roles for the Massachusetts hospitals. Climate & Public Opinion: A new Data for Progress poll finds 61% of likely voters link extreme weather to the climate crisis, including majorities of Democrats and Independents and 46% of Republicans; Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse called it proof the public is ahead of politicians. Rhode Island Economy: URI economist Leonard Lardaro says May indicators improved, nudging the state’s Current Conditions Index to neutral at 50 and suggesting recession pressure may be easing. Federal Funding & Watch Lists: Federal agencies are increasing scrutiny of universities receiving money from foreign entities on U.S. watch lists, warning it could jeopardize future federal grants. Endangered Species Act: A Trump administration rule deletes a key definition of “harm,” critics say, weakening protections for endangered species. Local Planning: Narragansett begins its comprehensive plan update process, tackling housing, transportation, conservation, and other long-range priorities. Wildfire Smoke: Canadian wildfire haze continues to trigger air quality alerts across the Northeast, including Rhode Island. Seafood Industry Boost: The NSF Seafood Engine in New England won a $15M award to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture across Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.
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