AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoElection ’26: South County voters face statewide and local ballot questions on spending, including a $55 million bond for parks, flood prevention and environmental cleanup; housing costs and strained infrastructure are central concerns across the region. Campaign Finance: Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos’ campaign asked the elections board to investigate Republican rival John Loughlin’s spending reports. Loughlin denied wrongdoing, and the board has not said whether it is investigating. Business and Technology: Sen. Jack Reed and Bryant University announced $1.6 million for free AI training and consulting for Rhode Island small businesses. Local Planning: South Kingstown approved strict limits on data centers, citing heavy power and water use. Health Care: Care New England has cited reimbursement shortfalls and rising costs as factors in a projected $20 million fiscal 2026 budget gap.
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