AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEducation: Sixteen Rhode Island public schools earned RIDE’s top five-star rating, recognizing performance across several measures, not just test scores. Newport: The Cliff Walk repair plan cleared a major state review hurdle. The roughly $23 million project could begin construction in 2027, with completion eyed for 2029. Providence: The City Council advanced a proposal to ban Flock license-plate cameras, as opponents say they were excluded from a state policy review. Coastal Resilience: A late-September nor’easter stripped up to three feet of sand from parts of Scarborough State Beach, underscoring how storms are reshaping the shoreline. URI has published decades of beach survey data. Economy: Hasbro’s move to Boston affects 587 Pawtucket positions, according to a WARN notice. State unemployment fell to 3.6% in September, while URI says it faces an $8.1 million budget gap and is seeking more state support. Elections: Early voting is underway after Rhode Island officials said preparations were complete. Consumer Health: CVS, headquartered in Rhode Island, agreed to pay $315 million to settle federal allegations that its pharmacies improperly filled opioid prescriptions; the company did not admit liability. Tax Relief: Rhode Island’s tax amnesty program opens Dec. 3, waiving penalties and cutting interest by 25%.
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