AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHousing Investment: Rhode Island voters will decide whether to approve a $120 million bond for affordable housing and homeownership projects, with work expected to start in 2028. Research and Workforce: URI researchers are joining an up-to-$8 million State Department fisheries initiative, while the university plans a new applied AI bachelor’s degree to prepare students for jobs across industries. Small-Business Growth: Hope & Main has opened West End Kitchens, a Providence food-business incubator offering shared kitchens and production support to culinary entrepreneurs. Manufacturing: Edesia has expanded its Rhode Island factory, adding 50 jobs and capacity to produce therapeutic food for as many as 10 million children a year. Energy Infrastructure: Rhode Island Energy plans an $8.2 million Middletown transmission project, while a separate $9 million renewable-electricity project is slated for Smith Hill next year; the state is also planning solar carports with EV charging.
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