AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHealth Coverage: Rhode Island is among 11 states offering extra help with Affordable Care Act premiums in 2027; the state’s new program will join assistance already available elsewhere. Business: FM plans to move its global headquarters from Johnston to downtown Providence, with renovations expected to finish in late 2027. The company has not said when the Johnston campus will close or how the move may affect workers. Leadership: Governor-elect Helena Foulkes will join a historic lineup of women in state leadership, including the Senate president and House majority leader. Naval War College: During his Newport visit, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a 33-point overhaul of military education, drawing protests; a state police trooper was injured while escorting his motorcade. Energy and Preservation: The Senate advanced a permitting bill co-sponsored by Sheldon Whitehouse. The Providence Preservation Society warns changes could limit public input and preservation consultations on development. Fisheries: A commission meeting in Newport approved lower Atlantic menhaden catch limits for 2027 and 2028, a decision with potential consequences for coastal ecosystems and fishing industries.
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