AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoLocal Politics: Westerly Democratic Reps. Samuel A. Azzinaro (District 37) and Brian Patrick Kennedy (District 38) have announced bids for re-election, with Azzinaro highlighting veterans’ priorities and plans tied to the Westerly Higher Education Center and a Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Housing & Development: Pawtucket says it has secured $30 million in low-cost Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank loans to push Tidewater Landing’s next phase, including a pedestrian bridge, riverwalk upgrades, and stormwater improvements. Transportation: RIDOT will make Route 2/I-95 South ramp changes June 26 as part of the “Missing Move” project, including a permanent closure of the current Route 2 North on-ramp to I-95 South. Statehouse/Politics: Rhode Island Democrats declined to endorse either Gov. Dan McKee or challenger Helena Foulkes at the party convention, leaving the September primary without the party’s top-line backing. Business Moves: Providence-area firms keep relocating and expanding, including Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal moving to 56 Exchange Terrace and Brown Lisle/Cummings shifting after 113 years. Health Coverage: A new report says Medicaid and ACA enrollment dropped by more than 5 million over the past year, tied to policy changes and subsidy expiration.
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