AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTransit Update: RIPTA’s board has authorized design, engineering, and pricing work for a new Providence transit center near Providence Station, the next step in moving the main bus hub out of Kennedy Plaza. Downtown Development: Providence’s long-vacant “Superman” building could see more state money as the Commerce Corporation weighs additional funding tied to a sales tax rebate and a First Wave Closing Fund award. Education Spotlight: Barrington High School landed at No. 159 nationally in U.S. News’ 2026-27 Best High Schools rankings, with a top-tier STEM showing. Public Health & Schools: Rhode Island chronic absenteeism fell to 19.7% in 2025-26, with Providence and Central Falls hitting all-time lows and about 4.4 million instructional hours recovered statewide. Road Safety: A fiery I-295 crash in Cumberland killed two people and shut down northbound lanes for hours. Community & Culture: Hundreds of women rallied outside Plymouth Superior Court in support of Rhode Islander Lindsay Clancy as her trial continues.
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