AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoProvidence Violence: Nelson Blanco, 46, faces charges after police say he stabbed a mother and her 2-year-old near Broad and Public streets. Bystanders intervened; the mother was released from hospital, while her daughter remained in critical but stable condition. Governor’s Race: Helena Buonanno Foulkes, Aaron Guckian and Ken Block clashed in their first general-election debate over housing, energy and education, including rent stabilization and how to work with Providence mayoral nominee David Morales. Quonset Manufacturing: REGENT opened a 255,000-square-foot seaglider factory and publicly demonstrated its prototype in flight. The company says customer deliveries could begin in late 2027; it has $20 million in Marine Corps contracts. Coastal Safety: The Coast Guard plans to restore full operations at Station Castle Hill in 2027, citing improved recruiting. Wakefield Zoning: South Kingstown officials heard concerns about a proposed code aimed at adding mixed-use housing, businesses and walkable public spaces along Old Tower Hill Road. Medicaid Oversight: A state audit flagged $876,000 in possible overpayments for opioid treatment.
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