AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic Safety: An independent review of Providence’s response to the December 2025 Brown University shooting calls it “highly effective” and “decisive,” but warns of communication and coordination gaps among local, university, state, and federal agencies that officials should fix before the next major emergency. Housing & Development: Pawtucket’s Redevelopment Agency has advanced three proposals to reimagine the long-shuttered Apex department store site, with plans for housing, hotels, and retail as the city moves toward a final selection. Energy Bills: Rhode Island regulators closed Rhode Island Energy’s rate case with a one-year increase instead of two and ordered accelerated bill credits starting in October, with the Attorney General valuing the credits at more than $170 million. Tech & Investment: Rhode Island’s Tecton Architects has been acquired by Agathos AEC, a national firm backed by private equity, with Tecton keeping its name and leadership and no planned workforce cuts. Big Tech Settlement: Rhode Island is set to receive up to $64.5 million under a multistate Meta teen-safety deal, with new protections automatically applying to accounts for ages 13–17. Local Politics: Newport’s Senate District 13 primary pits incumbent Sen. Dawn Euer against challenger Angela Lima, with both campaigns emphasizing affordability and equity.
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