AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCorporate Moves: FM plans to shift its global headquarters from Johnston to downtown Providence and may lay off an unknown number of employees; the company has not confirmed details. Hospitality Investment: The Rhode Island Hospitality Education Foundation bought a historic Providence building for $1.8 million, envisioning a restaurant incubator and teaching hotel, but still needs to raise millions for redevelopment. Economic Outlook: URI economist Leonard Lardaro says Rhode Island’s economy had a breakout performance in September, while state leaders remain wary of a projected $109 million revenue increase. Health-Care Costs: Neighborhood Health is suing Rhode Island over more than $100 million in allegedly unpaid Medicaid reimbursements, a dispute with potential consequences for the state and a major local provider. Business and Finance: Sen. Jack Reed wants Congress to assess whether Nvidia is “too big to fail” and how its finances could affect banks, credit markets and Americans’ retirement funds. Energy and Affordability: Rhode Island is among the New England states exploring offshore wind power from Nova Scotia as households and community groups brace for steep winter heating costs.
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