AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGovernor’s Race: Helena Foulkes leads Ken Block 39% to 28% in a new Pell Center poll; Republican Aaron Guckian has 17%. The lieutenant governor’s race is nearly tied, with John Loughlin at 44% and incumbent Sabina Matos at 43%. Hospital Leadership: State health chief Richard Charest will leave the McKee administration to lead CharterCARE, which operates Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals, as it works to stabilize finances and strengthen operations. Public Safety: A Cranston man accused of child molestation was arrested in Italy after missing his July trial. Rhode Island prosecutors say they will seek his extradition. Schools: Chariho voters will decide Nov. 3 on a $116 million bond for a unified elementary school serving Charlestown, Richmond and Hopkinton; bus routes, travel times and parking are among residents’ concerns. Rural Health: The state is seeking input from residents in 18 rural communities to help plan mobile health clinics, with its survey open through Nov. 20.
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