AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorld Cup in Rhode Island: Providence kicked off its official FIFA FanZone at Station Park, with free match broadcasts, music, cultural programming, food trucks, and a beer garden running June 11–July 19. Local Sports & Community: Ghana’s Black Stars arrived in Providence and will train at Bryant University before heading to Toronto for the opener. Public Safety & Transparency: Rhode Island lawmakers moved to make state crash data public, closing a loophole that let RIDOT deny requests. Health Alert: A statewide air quality alert warns of unhealthy ozone levels for sensitive groups today, with guidance to limit heavy outdoor exertion. State Politics: The General Assembly wrapped up with fast, broad agreement, including a three-year charter school moratorium. Business & Housing: Eastern Bank approved a $31 million construction loan for Wood Partners’ Alta Altitude apartments in Warwick. Opioid Threat: Rhode Island detected a powerful synthetic opioid (cychlorphine) in the drug supply, with officials urging naloxone readiness. Government & Courts: AG Aaron Ford sued the Trump administration over new, confusing federal contractor terms tied to DEI. Local Transit: The Providence–Newport ferry starts today with daily roundtrips and weekend Bristol stops. Education: Westerly’s top students will attend Brown together, both heading into STEM-focused paths. Remembering Gordon S. Wood: Brown’s eminent American Revolution scholar died at 92 after being struck by a car in East Providence.
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