AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHealth Care: Rhode Island is among 11 states offering extra help with Affordable Care Act premiums in 2027, with a new state program set to launch next year. Neighborhood Health is also suing the state, alleging it owes more than $100 million in unpaid Medicaid bills. State Leadership: Gov.-elect Helena Foulkes named a 23-member transition committee as Rhode Island prepares for a historic lineup of women leaders, including the incoming governor and top legislative leaders. Business: FM plans to move its global headquarters from Johnston to downtown Providence, with renovations expected to finish in late 2027; the company has not said when its Johnston campus will close or how the move will affect workers. Courts: Abortion rights have emerged as an early flash point in the state’s Supreme Court nomination process. Energy and Preservation: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse backed a permitting bill that advanced in the Senate, drawing opposition from the Providence Preservation Society over potential limits on public input and historic-site review. Naval War College: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a 33-point overhaul of military education during a Newport visit, where he faced protesters as calls for his impeachment grow.
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