AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRhode Island Economy & Jobs: Rhode Island’s unemployment rate rose to 5.6% in August, the highest since last October, as the state lost 700 jobs but still shows 5,800 more jobs than a year ago, with job losses concentrated in professional and business services. Federal Politics: U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham died at 71 after a brief, sudden illness, triggering South Carolina’s vacancy process: Gov. Henry McMaster will appoint a temporary replacement until Jan. 3, with a special primary set for Aug. 11. Environment & Clean Air: Maryland joined a coalition urging the EPA to reject a plan to delay Tier 4 vehicle emissions standards, arguing the move would postpone health protections for years. Consumer & State Policy: A proposal in Rhode Island’s orbit would require retailers to offer a 10% discount when shoppers use self-checkouts, as lawmakers debate whether customers should share in labor and cost savings. Local Courts & Money: A Rhode Island woman who won a $4 million scratch-off after her divorce can keep the jackpot after the state Supreme Court ruled the ticket wasn’t marital property. RI Culture & Travel: A new roundup highlights Rhode Island’s 21 lighthouses, from Beavertail to Rose Island, with details on history and visiting.
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