AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMayo Clinic partnership: South County Health in Wakefield became the first Rhode Island health system—and only the second in New England—to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network, keeping local ownership while giving clinicians access to Mayo specialists, research, and clinical tools. Housing & costs: Mortgage rates jumped to a three-year high, with the 30-year fixed average hitting 7.28%, squeezing budgets as home prices and affordability remain tight. Transit planning: RIPTA is studying fast, frequent service options in the Providence metro, including a possible rapid bus line or light rail, with a decision expected to move forward in 2027. Local politics: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley’s post-primary behavior is drawing eyebrows as the city prepares for the transition after David Morales’ win. Community spotlight: Blount Boats in Warren received a Small Business Association-Rhode Island award for family-owned small business of the year. Education & student success: URI is using NSSE results through a “Sandbox” initiative to help faculty act on student success data. Child care uncertainty: Block Island’s Early Learning Center faces an eviction notice tied to the building’s owner, threatening the 25-year program. Transportation infrastructure: A RIPEC report says Rhode Island’s bridge-heavy spending left high debt and underfunded road maintenance, with roads ranking among the worst in the nation.
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