AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNew England Economic Pulse: The Fed’s Beige Book says Rhode Island and the First District saw slight expansion in activity, with employment edging up and manufacturing ticking higher, but banks are getting more worried about inflation, energy costs, tariffs and interest rates. Infrastructure Finance: Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank closed a $45M, 20-year, 2.85% loan for Westerly’s first phase of $85M wastewater upgrades, including odor control, clarifiers, aeration tanks and electrical/instrumentation improvements. Labor Day Safety: A new study ranks logging as the deadliest job in 2024, with fishing/hunting and roofing next, underscoring the ongoing workplace risk as the U.S. recorded 5,070 fatal work injuries in 2024. RI Politics: Gov. Dan McKee heads into a tough Democratic primary rematch against Helena Foulkes, with the Washington Bridge reconstruction delays a central campaign issue. Tech/Maritime: REGENT’s Viceroy Seaglider completed its first human-crewed flight over Narragansett Bay, a step toward coastal electric transport. Healthcare Cost Debate: A national look at hospital spending caps highlights that Rhode Island and other states have tried similar approaches, with mixed results.
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