AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorkforce & Schools: Gov. Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green kicked off the “Attendance Matters RI” push, touting a 4th straight year of falling chronic absenteeism and 4.4 million instructional hours recovered statewide. Public Health & Safety: A bomb and shooting threat at South County Hospital in South Kingstown was ruled unfounded after police and bomb dogs searched the site; the hospital reopened. State Policy: Rhode Island opened applications for a new Workforce Pell Grant approval process for eligible short-term training providers, aiming to make programs more affordable for students. Local Government & Privacy: Barrington’s Bay Spring Community Center reopened after a grant expansion, while the broader debate over Flock traffic cameras and license-plate surveillance continues as some towns part ways with the tech. Business & Finance: Washington Trust launched an “Age With Wisdom” series to help older adults and families spot scams and plan for financial decisions as they age. Legal & Data Breaches: National law firms are investigating Rhode Island-linked data breach claims tied to CSC and Paylogix, with small numbers of affected residents reported. Sports: Northeastern women’s soccer opened strong with a 2-0 win over Merrimack, and URI’s Rams are next on the schedule.
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