AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHousing Oversight: A new audit found Rhode Island’s housing office failed to record nearly $2.8 million in federal funds and left more than $200,000 in grants undrawn after they expired. Officials say they are fixing the problems, with remaining steps due by Oct. 31. Homeownership: RI AnchorHome has financed 119 purchases worth more than $45 million and is adding three lenders, expanding access to its first-time-buyer mortgages and down-payment help. Schools: State test results show 33.1% of students in grades 3–8 meet English expectations and 31.9% meet math expectations. The gap with Massachusetts narrowed, but partly because its English scores fell. Politics: Rhode Island’s gubernatorial candidates clashed over housing, energy and education in their first general-election debate. Jobs and Industry: REGENT opened its first seaglider manufacturing facility in Rhode Island, a potential boost for the state’s advanced-manufacturing sector.
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