AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHigher Ed & Finance: College Raptor’s 2027 “Hidden Gems” list spotlights New England schools, with Smith College taking the No. 1 spot in the region and ranking near the top nationally. State Tech & Payroll: URI’s Workday overhaul for finance and HR is on track for a 2027 launch, but state officials are pushing URI to reconsider whether it should take over more payroll responsibility than planned. Consumer & Data Security: Rhode Island is part of a broader multistate push tied to a Labcorp-linked data breach settlement, underscoring how vendor security failures can trigger major penalties. Public Safety & Courts: A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled the Trump administration unlawfully withheld domestic violence and sexual assault prevention grants, saying the conditions were coercive and overly vague. Housing & Local Planning: Warren’s planning board work on zoning updates continues as it tries to align with state housing mandates, while North Providence weighs a contentious Baird Ave. micro-unit proposal after a court remand. Workforce & Health: CVS-backed support expands a Woonsocket High School food pantry for students and families, funded through CVS Health and local partners. Business Growth: Bryant’s new Black & Gold Café opens as a student-run entrepreneurship platform, aiming to build the next generation of campus business leaders.
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