AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoElection Day: Rhode Islanders vote Tuesday on local races and ballot questions, including a $55 million green bond for parks, flood prevention and cleanup. South County voters also face town-specific spending measures. Local Decisions: South Kingstown approved strict limits on data centers, citing their heavy demands on electricity and water. Healthcare: Care New England’s projected $20 million fiscal 2026 shortfall reflects mounting pressure on Rhode Island providers; the system has announced more than 30 leadership and nonclinical job cuts. Public Safety: Six people were arrested after Cranston police responded to a large Halloween party where they reported underage drinking and disorderly conduct. Providence police are also investigating a stabbing on Gay Street that left a person with multiple lacerations. Education: Providence schools Superintendent Javier Montañez plans to leave the post after five years. Sports: URI football rallied to beat Maine 14-13 in overtime after a blocked extra point; Rhode Island FC’s season ended in a penalty shootout loss to Charleston.
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