AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Elections: North Kingstown Democrats won all five Town Council seats and two School Committee seats, with 55% of registered voters casting ballots. Statewide, Helena Foulkes won the governor’s race and David Morales was elected Providence mayor as Democrats made major gains. Health Care: More than 400 Westerly Hospital employees have ratified new union contracts running through June 2029. Clean Energy: Revolution Wind is now fully operational off Rhode Island, supplying electricity to homes in Rhode Island and Connecticut. Historic Preservation: The Gilbert Stuart Birthplace received $128,544 in federal funding to restore two historic mill water wheels, with work planned through 2029. Roads: RIDOT will shift traffic on Providence’s Eddy Street Bridge starting Nov. 9; the alternating pattern and one accessible sidewalk are expected to remain through fall 2027. Public Safety Funding: A Rhode Island federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration from conditioning law-enforcement grants on states’ cooperation with immigration enforcement.
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