AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPrivate Prisons & Banking: Citizens Bank, based in Rhode Island, says it’s ending lending relationships with CoreCivic and GEO Group, after the federal government bought or plans to buy facilities used for ICE detention. Providence Schools: Rhode Island released a report calling its seven-year takeover of Providence Public Schools a success, citing better attendance, test scores, and graduation rates. Offshore Wind Fight: Rhode Island leaders and lawmakers keep pressing a legal battle over offshore wind lease cancellations, with supporters arguing it’s key for jobs, the grid, and climate goals. State Economy & Federal Cuts: A new CNBC ranking says states tied to federal jobs are getting hit hard, with Rhode Island near the bottom as Washington’s spending cuts ripple outward. Local Business & Jobs: A Swansea movie theater is set to reopen after six years, with a job fair planned for July 28. Wildlife Conservation: Biologists band American oystercatchers at Trustom Pond as part of a multi-state effort to bring the birds back. Finance: Washington Trust reported second-quarter results, while broader bank earnings season showed many large banks beating expectations.
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