AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoETF Boom in Rhode Island’s orbit: BlackRock took more than a decade to launch its first 300 ETFs, but venture-backed Corgi Investments says it can match that pace in under a year, riding record ETF inflows and a surge in one-day launches. Local Workforce & Health Policy: Rhode Island’s FY27 budget tightens “determination of need” rules, narrowing what triggers Certificate of Need review and raising the facility construction threshold to $50 million. Healthcare Startup Pipeline: The New England Medical Innovation Center is opening the next Health Innovator Pathways Program cohort for Rhode Islanders, with limited free enrollment (plus a $25 fee). After-School Training Funding: A new state budget line provides $100,000 to train staff in after-school programs and summer camps, aimed at supporting children’s emotional and mental health. Housing Cost vs. Safety Debate: Across the U.S., states and cities are loosening building code requirements to cut construction costs, including allowing some low-rise apartments with fewer stairs—sparking safety concerns. China-U.S. Tech Sanctions: China announced retaliatory sanctions targeting U.S. defense-linked firms after U.S. restrictions on Chinese tech tied to defense contracts. Watch Hill Tourism Buzz: Taylor Swift wedding rumors in Westerly, sparked by a tent near her estate, drew visitors and local business questions—though organizers say the activity wasn’t a Swift wedding.
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