AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWarehouse Worker Protections: Gov. Dan McKee ceremonially signed Rhode Island’s Warehouse Worker Protection Act, requiring written job task and quota expectations at hire and when they change, plus rules protecting meal breaks and restroom access. Local Business & Real Estate: Residential Properties Ltd. took over exclusive listing for Providence’s “Warren Row,” an 8-unit West Side townhouse condo project with solar and EV-ready parking. Workforce & Skills: The Woonsocket Education Center was named a Citizens Bank “Champion in Action” for building AI readiness, with an AI course planned for local nonprofits. Road & Construction Impacts: RIDOT will close the Route 146 Service Road/Sayles Hill Road intersection in North Smithfield nightly for excavation and weekend paving, with detours for through traffic. Healthcare & Community: The Eastern Bank Foundation honored the ACLU of Rhode Island with a 2026 Community Advocacy Award. Tech & Marketing: Omni Search Labs launched a search-first Squarespace web development service for Rhode Island businesses. Business Climate Context: A CNBC ranking put Wisconsin at No. 22 for business, while Rhode Island’s own CNBC ranking coverage continues to draw attention.
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