AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHousing Policy: Rhode Island lawmakers expanded the state’s searchable database of low- and moderate-income housing to cover every qualifying unit statewide, and the bill now heads to Gov. Dan McKee—an effort aimed at making it easier for families to actually find homes in places like South County. Economic Development: Raytheon is planning a $100 million expansion in Portsmouth to grow missile defense operations, with expectations of about 150 new high-skilled jobs. Public Health & Food Safety: Rhode Island officials say 445 birds were euthanized at Antonelli Poultry in Providence after avian flu was found during routine testing; the business stays closed until cleanup is complete and staff are monitored. Defense & Jobs: The same Raytheon project is tied to increased testing capacity and production for Patriot missile components. Local Business & Workforce: Chariho Career & Technical Center student Kaitlyn Charette won Rhode Island’s 2026 STEAM Logo Design Contest, with her design set to appear in state promotional materials. Immigration Processing: A federal court order in Rhode Island forced U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to restart asylum and other immigration application processing after a broad halt.
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