AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoState Budget Watch: Rhode Island House lawmakers advanced a revised FY27 budget that keeps Gov. Dan McKee’s millionaires tax but phases it in over three years, aiming to align new revenue with expected federal funding cuts. Housing & Oversight: The same budget package also revives debate over creating an independent inspector general, a move that could shape how state spending is monitored. Healthcare Access: Rhode Island-based CVS Caremark will restore coverage for Zepbound on its formulary starting Oct. 1, potentially widening access to GLP-1 weight-loss treatments. Workforce & Education: Mt. Hope High School’s CTE program is set to expand, adding construction management and an EMT course for the 2026-27 school year. Energy & Fisheries Research: URI graduate research is studying how offshore wind-farm structures affect Jonah crabs, a growing alternative fishery in Southern New England. Local Business: PopUp Bagels opened its first Rhode Island location in Cranston, bringing its “rip and dip” concept to Garden City Center. Public Safety & Infrastructure: A new report highlights how potholes reflect broader road-funding strain as maintenance needs outpace available money. Cannabis Industry: A multi-state cannabis “State [of] Flower Tour” is scheduled to include Rhode Island as it travels through major legal markets in Summer 2026.
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