AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDefense Manufacturing: Raytheon is expanding its Portsmouth, Rhode Island, missile defense operations with a $100 million project expected to create about 150 jobs, boosting LTAMDS radar testing and Patriot GEM-T missile subcomponent production. Public Health & Agriculture: Avian flu (H5N1) was found at Antonelli Poultry in Providence, leading to the euthanization of 445 asymptomatic birds; the market will close for cleanup and staff will be monitored, with human risk still considered low. Energy & Environment: Rhode Island is among states joining a lawsuit challenging a Trump administration deal that would pay TotalEnergies $1 billion to abandon offshore wind leases and shift investment to fossil fuels. Local Economy & Workforce: A new analysis of hiring since 2020 shows Rhode Island job openings down 4.2%, highlighting uneven recovery across the U.S. Education & Skills: Chariho Career & Technical Center junior Kaitlyn Charette won the 2026 STEAM Logo Design Contest, with her design set for statewide promotional use. Food & Community: Rhode Island’s World Cup watch parties and FanZone activity are drawing visitors to Providence, with Scotland matches at Gillette Stadium bringing extra demand to local hotels and restaurants.
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