AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoProvidence Leadership: David Morales, 28, won the mayor’s race with 81% of the vote, becoming the city’s youngest mayor and ushering in a more progressive administration. He has promised to tackle rising rents and under-resourced schools. State Government: Helena Foulkes won the governor’s race and says she’ll seek an out-of-state leader for the state Department of Transportation, citing the need for a fresh start and greater transparency on bridge conditions. Ballot Results: Voters approved $445 million in borrowing for higher education, housing and the green economy, but rejected $150 million for economic development and cultural projects—the first time since 2006 Rhode Islanders turned down state bond questions. Providence voters also approved a measure that could lead the city to divest its funds from Israel. Schools and Business: Superintendent Javier Montañez is leaving Providence Public Schools after five years, as the district transitions back to local control. Woonsocket-based CVS plans to split into two companies, unwinding its combination of pharmacies, insurance and pharmacy-benefit management; the separation is expected in 2028. Downtown Providence: The Graduate hotel, formerly the Biltmore, is scheduled for a January auction after its lender moved to sell the property.
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