AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTariff Fight in Court: A coalition of 25 states, including Rhode Island, sued the Trump administration over new Section 301 tariffs, calling them a “pretext” to replace earlier taxes struck down by the Supreme Court. Local Politics: Providence voters are set to choose between incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley and challenger David Morales in a Democratic primary, with Morales pushing rent stabilization and Smiley touting public safety and downtown plans. State Oversight: Rhode Island opened applications for its first inspector general, a new role aimed at investigating fraud and waste in state and municipal programs using state money. Brown University Shake-Up: Brown University President Christina Paxson announced she will step down in 2027, setting up a new leadership and strategic planning push. Coastal Conservation: Westerly is turning newly acquired Misquamicut land into a Winnapaug Pond public access and conservation area, adding parking and shoreline access. Marine Science: Atlantic Shark Institute researchers tagged Rhode Island’s first successful hammerhead off the coast, pointing to changing ocean conditions.
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