AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBusiness Costs: Rhode Island gubernatorial candidates at a Northern Rhode Island Chamber forum outlined plans to lower business costs and improve state government. Housing: The state expanded its affordable mortgage program for first-time buyers, adding three lenders after financing 119 home purchases; housing affordability will also be on November’s ballot. Workforce: With one in three Rhode Island skilled-trades workers over 55, CCRI has launched HVAC and heat-pump training to help build the next generation of workers. Major Projects: Skanska won a $271 million contract to build a Coast Guard pier at Naval Station Newport. Health Care: Brown Health announced buyouts and executive layoffs amid a bleak financial forecast. Gaming: Rhode Island’s two casinos recorded $55.1 million in August gaming revenue, down 4% from a year earlier.
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