AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoGovernor’s Race: Rhode Island’s three leading candidates made their final pitches ahead of Election Day, with Helena Foulkes promising change, Aaron Guckian emphasizing lower taxes and efficiency, and independent Ken Block presenting himself as an alternative to party politics. Voting: More than 111,900 Rhode Islanders voted early in person, a record and more than double the 2024 total; Pawtucket expects about 30 federal observers to monitor polling places and Spanish-language voter assistance. Workforce: CCRI has launched a free, 14-week welding course to help train workers for Senesco Marine’s $78.6 million hybrid ferry project. Transit: A year after major RIPTA service cuts, ridership is down and passengers report crowded buses and longer waits. Business: Rhode Island is suing former Alex and Ani CEO Giovanni Feroce to collect nearly $1.6 million in taxes, interest and penalties. In Memoriam: Aram Garabedian, the longtime business leader and Warwick Mall co-managing partner, has died at 91.
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