AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoInfrastructure & Construction: Washington Bridge replacement work is moving from planning to visible progress, with crews starting in-water construction on the new westbound span by installing the first of 32 drilled shafts to bedrock—an effort expected to expand capacity and reshape local traffic flows. Energy Policy: New England governors are pushing back on a proposed electricity transmission profit increase, warning it could raise costs for households and businesses while complicating reliability and affordability goals. Regulation & Jobs: Rhode Island’s DBR is proposing to add ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) certification to auto body technician licensing, aiming to reflect how common the technology is in today’s vehicle fleet. Real Estate: A Providence East Side Colonial sold for $3.62M, the highest Providence County sale so far in 2026, underscoring continued strength in high-end local housing. Economic Growth & Innovation: Rhode Island startup Nterprisers is partnering with Wazoku to give small and mid-sized U.S. manufacturers access to open innovation challenges and global problem-solving networks. Public Health & Environment: U.S. Sen. Jack Reed helped secure a $210,000 EPA grant for Rhode Island to expand seawater testing at popular Narragansett Bay beaches after a 2025 season saw many beach closures. Offshore Wind: CRMC approved a key SouthCoast Wind permit for underwater cable work, though the project’s broader timeline remains uncertain amid shifting federal policy and power-purchase questions.
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