AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoNor’easter Watch: A “significant” nor’easter is strengthening off the East Coast, with Rhode Island and nearby states facing high-wind warnings, heavy rain, coastal flooding, and beach erosion through the weekend—officials are urging residents to prepare for possible power outages and mariners to stay in port. Education & Equity: A new analysis points to big within-state spending gaps between rich and poor school districts, with Rhode Island landing in the “average” test-results range despite high per-pupil spending—raising questions about how dollars translate into outcomes. Providence Schools Turmoil: Providence’s return to local control has triggered upheaval across the district, including leadership resignations and a new fight over School Board leadership. UFL Comes to Rhode Island: The United Football League is adding a Pawtucket team for the spring 2027 season, with games at Centreville Bank Stadium. Public Health & AI: Rhode Island-linked attorney general efforts are pushing Congress for AI guardrails and science-based vaccine guidance. Local Business: Rhode Island workforce and life-sciences pipeline efforts are highlighted by a Courage Builder award, while a Providence Business News survey finds firms more optimistic than last year but still squeezed by costs.
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