AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 minutes agoHealth Care & Jobs: NEMIC rebranded its Med Tech Leadership Program as the Health Innovator Pathways Program (HIPP) and opened registration for the 2026 cohort, expanding training for digital health, devices, biotech, and healthcare software in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Labor & Training. Consumer Protection: Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced a $1.35 million settlement with UPP Global (RI Parking Co.), with refunds for drivers who paid tickets or hidden fees between 2019 and 2024, plus changes to stop notices that mimic government tickets. State Politics & Oversight: A Rhode Island federal judge, Mary S. McElroy, faces a judicial misconduct complaint alleging politically motivated attacks on DOJ attorneys in a dispute tied to subpoenas for transgender-related records. Clean Energy Legal Fight: Rhode Island AG Peter Neronha hailed a First Circuit win for offshore wind, after the Trump administration’s appeal was dismissed, keeping federal permitting moving. Local Economy & Education: URI named Justin Wyatt as permanent director of the Harrington School of Communication and Media. Business & Tech: REGENT completed a seaglider manufacturing facility at Quonset Business Park in North Kingstown, positioning it as a production hub for commercial and defense craft. Community & Culture: Rollers Sports Bar & Grill opens in Providence June 12, timed for World Cup viewing, and URI’s “Morticia” corpse flower bloom is set to last up to 24 hours starting Wednesday.
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