AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCatholic Church Reshuffle: The Diocese of Providence announced parish mergers and a quasi-parish closure across Rhode Island, citing declining attendance and limited activity—St. Thomas the Apostle in Warren will merge into St. Mary of the Bay, St. Brendan and St. Martha in East Providence will combine, and the Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Community in Exeter is closing with records moved. Statehouse Power Shift: In New Hampshire, Chris Blazejewski begins the Blazejewski era as Rhode Island House speaker after a 65-10 vote, setting up a new leadership tone as lawmakers juggle a structural deficit. Federal Pressure on Costs: The U.S. Small Business Administration opened low-interest disaster loans for New York small businesses and nonprofits hit by freeze/ice and tidal surge, with deadlines set for late December. Business & Courts: A lawsuit from Alex and Ani founder Carolyn Rafaelian targets her sister over alleged misuse of family jewelry assets to subsidize a rival venture. Sports & Community: Rhode Island FC grabbed a late draw against Tampa Bay, while Rhode Island football says 2026 season tickets are now on sale.
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