AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoProvidence Agenda: Mayor-elect David Morales defended plans to cap annual rent hikes at 4% and prioritize working families and immigrant protections. He won about 80% of the vote after defeating incumbent Brett Smiley in the primary. Statehouse Shift: Democrats made gains in the General Assembly as Republicans lost four of their 14 seats, leaving the party with 10. Voters rejected a $100 million economic-development bond amid concerns it could subsidize data centers, while approving $450 million in other borrowing. City Policy: Providence voters approved a measure paving the way for city divestment from Israel-related investments, making it the largest U.S. city to do so. Appointments: A former partner’s allegation of anti-abortion remarks has drawn scrutiny of Gov. McKee’s Supreme Court nominee as the Senate begins reviewing judicial picks. Energy: Revolution Wind, the offshore project McKee supported, is fully operational after federal stop-work orders.
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