AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoProvidence Schools Back to Local Control: Rhode Island’s education council voted 5-1 to return Providence Public Schools to local control by July 1, ending the state turnaround that began in 2019; a community forum is set for June 3. Tick Season Warning: ER visits for tick bites are running higher than normal nationwide, and Rhode Island remains high-risk for Lyme—URI’s TickEncounter Resource Center is spotlighted as a local go-to. New Food Spot: PopUp Bagels is opening its first Rhode Island location in Cranston at Garden City Center on May 29. Bridge Work Changes: Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge construction shifts to night work Sundays–Thursdays, 7 p.m.–7 a.m., with bumps expected. Tech & Kids Online: AG Nick Brown joins a coalition opposing the federal KIDS Act, arguing it would weaken state protections for children online. Sports: Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was named NBA Coach of the Year. Weather: Warm day ahead with clouds building and a possible early evening storm.
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