AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElection Stakes: Rhode Island voters face a crowded ballot Tuesday, including statewide bond questions totaling $600 million and local spending measures. A separate complaint from Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos’s campaign asks election officials to investigate Republican opponent John Loughlin’s campaign-finance reports; Loughlin denies wrongdoing. Local Government: South Kingstown approved strict limits on data centers, citing their heavy demand for electricity and water. Schools: Providence schools Superintendent Javier Montañez plans to leave after five years, amid leadership upheaval. Business and Technology: Sen. Jack Reed and Bryant University announced $1.6 million in federal funding for free AI training and consulting for Rhode Island small businesses. Transportation: RIDOT plans a full I-195 closure near Taunton Avenue on Nov. 6–7 to demolish the Potter Street Bridge for the Washington Bridge rebuild. Environment: Question 5 would authorize $55 million for parks, environmental cleanup and flood prevention, including $25 million for stormwater and flood-control projects. Public Safety: Environmental police found 140 fish fillets aboard a boat off Middletown; additional fisheries charges are expected.
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