AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoState Leadership: Helena Foulkes will be Rhode Island’s second woman governor, joining a State House where women are also set to lead the Senate and House. Providence Business: FM plans to move its global headquarters from Johnston to downtown Providence, with renovations expected to finish in late 2027; the company has not said when its Johnston campus will close or how the move will affect jobs. Medicaid Dispute: Neighborhood Health Plan has sued Rhode Island, alleging the state owes more than $100 million in unpaid Medicaid reimbursements. Energy Costs: Rhode Island Energy is preparing an enhanced electric discount rate for early 2027, while a new program aims to help customers lower bills. Permitting Fight: The Senate advanced a federal permitting bill co-sponsored by Sheldon Whitehouse. Providence Preservation Society warns it could limit public input and historic-preservation reviews. Health Coverage: Rhode Island is launching state-funded ACA premium assistance in 2027, joining at least 10 other states offering extra help.
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