AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGubernatorial Race: Rhode Island candidates at a Northern Rhode Island Chamber forum discussed lowering business costs and improving state government. Democratic nominee Helena Foulkes did not attend; Republican Aaron Guckian and independent candidates took part. Housing: Rhode Island is among the states where average homeowner equity gains topped $200,000 since 2020, even as renters face high costs. The state has also expanded its affordable mortgage program, which has financed 119 first-time home purchases. School Funding: A new state analysis estimates that a proposed overhaul of Rhode Island’s school funding formula could add $525 million in annual aid, before accounting for other costs the plan would shift to the state. Lawmakers are set to study the proposal. Public Safety: Rhode Island ranked ninth-safest in the nation for the fourth consecutive year in a WalletHub analysis.
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