AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGovernor’s Race: Helena Foulkes leads fundraising, but independent Ken Block has the most cash on hand, with more than $263,000, ahead of Foulkes’ $215,000. Republican Aaron Guckian reported about $7,300 before the candidates’ first televised debate. Economic Development: Question 3 would authorize a $100 million bond for business sites and infrastructure, including projects at Quonset, Providence’s 195 District and in life sciences, ocean technology and defense manufacturing. Transportation: A new express bus links Kingston and New London with New York on weekends, offering an alternative while Connecticut bridge work disrupts Amtrak service. Homeowners: Amica is offering Rhode Island policyholders a free Flume water monitor and three years of leak monitoring, aiming to catch costly damage early. Providence Business: Avatar Financial Group provided a $6.45 million bridge loan for the acquisition and planned refresh of downtown’s 80-room Hotel Providence.
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