AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBridge Construction: Providence’s Washington Bridge rebuild is finally moving in the water, with crews hoisting the first of 32 drilled shafts for the westbound span; the project is now on track for a November 2028 opening and a roughly $570 million price tag. Regulatory Politics: Gov. Dan McKee’s nominee to the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission, Donna Sams, is stuck in legislative limbo as the Senate signals it won’t appoint her this year, citing concerns about her fit for the $140,000-a-year role. Manufacturing & Succession: Rhode Island’s manufacturing sector is bracing for owner exits, with data suggesting 80% of firms are approaching retirement without clear succession plans. Consumer Safety: Honda is recalling 880,514 vehicles nationwide, including models sold in Rhode Island, over rear suspension subframe corrosion that can lead to mounting-area fracture and loss of control. Labor & Organizing: Starbucks baristas at the University Heights location in Providence voted to unionize, joining Starbucks Workers United—Rhode Island’s second unionized Starbucks store. Energy & Courts: Rhode Island is among states suing the federal government over offshore wind lease cancellations, arguing the move undermines clean-energy plans and grid reliability. World Cup Business: Rhode Island’s World Cup-related ripple effects continue as states adjust travel and alcohol rules for the influx of fans.
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