AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTransit & State Budget: Rhode Island’s budget took effect July 1 and closes RIPTA’s projected $14 million operating gap, preventing another round of cuts this fiscal year—though last September’s route reductions still stand. Local Governance: Warren Town Council urged the state to “crack” open a watershed for shellfishing, pushing for water-quality testing to reopen long-closed areas. Health Care: Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha joined a coalition suing to block a federal rule that would make Affordable Care Act coverage more expensive and harder to get. Public Health: A CDC update shows babesiosis cases are rising, with Rhode Island reporting 242 cases in 2023 and the highest incidence rate in the country. Security & Elections: Voters are being warned about election scams, including phishing texts and emails that try to trick people into clicking links or sharing personal info. Environment & Research: Atlantic Shark Institute tagged its first hammerhead shark off Block Island, adding new data as warming waters shift regional shark activity. Business & Housing: Woonsocket investor confidence shows up in landmark multifamily sales, including a six-unit building closing for $906,000.
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