AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoElection Results: Helena Foulkes won the governor’s race, and Democrats swept to a stronger hold on the General Assembly as Republicans lost four seats. Providence elected 28-year-old democratic socialist David Morales as mayor and approved a divestment measure linked to Israel. Voters backed major bonds for housing and a URI health building but rejected a $100 million economic-development bond, with some opponents concerned it could support data centers. Foulkes has launched a transition website to collect ideas and job applications. Clean Energy: Revolution Wind is now fully operational, delivering power under long-term contracts to Rhode Island and Connecticut utilities; the 704-megawatt project is expected to supply more than 350,000 homes and businesses. Public Safety: A federal judge in Rhode Island blocked the Justice Department from tying public-safety grants to immigration-enforcement conditions, protecting funding for law enforcement and other programs. Community: Woonsocket residents are rallying around longtime volunteer Jeanne Michon after lightning destroyed her shed. Michon’s New Beginnings has served more than 139,000 free meals. Sports & Business: Providence is set to get a minor-league women’s basketball team in 2027, with games planned at Amica Mutual Pavilion.
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