AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHousing Oversight: A new audit found Rhode Island’s housing office failed to record nearly $2.8 million in federal funds and left more than $200,000 in grants undrawn after they expired. Officials say fixes are underway, with remaining actions due by Oct. 31. Homelessness: Woonsocket’s housing task force says the situation has improved since its 2024 report, but city and state leaders say significant work remains. Manufacturing Jobs: REGENT opened a 255,000-square-foot Seaglider factory at Quonset Business Park, its global production hub for passenger vessels and autonomous drones; first passenger deliveries are expected in late 2027. Providence Politics: Rising rents helped propel David Morales to the Democratic mayoral nomination, sharpening the focus on housing affordability ahead of November’s election. Retirement: Nearly 279,000 Rhode Islanders receiving Social Security or SSI are awaiting the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, due for announcement Oct. 14.
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