AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHousing Investment: Rhode Island awarded $12.7 million to 11 cities and towns to support 207 homes, including 161 priced below $400,000. Voters will also decide on a proposed $120 million housing bond. Health-Care Costs: Outgoing Attorney General Peter Neronha proposed a state-run insurance option and an overhaul of health-care oversight. His plan estimates about 134,000 enrollees and $397 million in annual state funding. Economic Outlook: RIPEC reports unemployment at its lowest level since 2023 and strong consumer demand, but a shrinking workforce remains a concern for growth. Business and Talent: Hasbro’s departure from Pawtucket remains contentious after its CEO’s comments about the city and its talent pool drew criticism from Gov. Dan McKee. Rhode Island College has also broken ground on a $73 million cyber-focused renovation, while URI is launching an applied AI bachelor’s degree with required internships.**
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