AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRhode Island Housing & Finance: The state’s RI AnchorHome program is expanding to help first-time buyers bridge the gap as home prices and limited inventory keep ownership out of reach. Real Estate & Local Development: Misquamicut State Beach in Westerly is officially open after a $1.8M entrance project that adds lanes to cut summer congestion along Atlantic Avenue. State Policy & Public Safety: The R.I. House unanimously passed a bill to make crash data a public record, with limits to avoid violating federal law. Tax & Business Climate: Rhode Island lawmakers advanced a phased-in “millionaires tax” plan, raising the top rate above $1M to 8.99% over three years, as business groups push back. Workforce & Healthcare: The R.I. Life Science Hub partnered with the Pawtucket Foundation on a healthcare career pathways program aimed at underrepresented communities. Energy & Infrastructure: A proposed NextEra-Dominion merger could reshape nuclear power in New England, where Millstone and Seabrook supply a major share of carbon-free electricity. Courts & Gambling: New Mexico AG Raúl Torrez sued Kalshi, arguing its prediction-market sports betting functions as a sportsbook under state law. Economy Watch: Coverage also flags mixed signals in the Rhode Island economy, with some indicators improving after a recession stretch.
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