AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWashington Bridge Update: Construction has finally started on the replacement for Providence’s westbound span, with crews hoisting the first of 32 drilled shafts into the Seekonk River; the project is now set to open in November 2028, and a special master was appointed in the state’s lawsuit to handle discovery fights, including disputes involving Gov. Dan McKee’s office. Public Safety & Health: Rhode Island overdose deaths fell 50% since 2022, marking the third straight year of declines. State Policy: Rhode Island lawmakers expanded felony expungement eligibility for people with up to four nonviolent felony convictions, with a 15-year waiting period. Transportation Recall: Honda is recalling 880,514 vehicles nationwide, including Rhode Island-sold models, over rear suspension/subframe corrosion that could lead to loss of control; owner letters are expected July 7. Local Crime: Rhode Island State Police arrested an Attleboro man in Pawtucket on drug and firearm charges after a foot pursuit. Governance: The Rhode Island Senate is delaying Gov. McKee’s PUC nominee Donna Sams, pushing any chance of confirmation to January. Weather: Heat and humidity are building, with heat index values topping 100 in spots.
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