AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoState Budget: Rhode Island’s revenue forecast rose by $108.7 million, but Gov.-elect Helena Foulkes warned against spending as if the boost were permanent; projected deficits loom in future years. Household Costs: Protesters say some Rhode Island families face more than $70 in delivery fees on just $50 of electricity use. Medicaid Dispute: Neighborhood Health is suing the state, alleging it is owed $100 million in overdue Medicaid reimbursements. Higher Education: URI received a record 29,267 undergraduate applications, even as freshman enrollment and total student numbers fell. Transportation: RIDOT says a yearlong traffic shift on Route 138 near Kingston Station begins Nov. 20 as crews replace the railroad bridge; the $82.3 million project is expected to finish by the end of 2028. Business: Minority- and women-owned firms received 18.1% of state purchases and contracts in fiscal 2026, a record for Rhode Island’s 40-year program.
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