AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTariff Court Fight: A coalition of 25 Democratic-led states, including Rhode Island, sued the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade over new “forced labor” tariffs on 60 trading partners, arguing the move is a pretext to revive duties the Supreme Court already struck down and asking for a halt plus refunds. Local Politics: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley laid out a second-term plan focused on more housing, downtown growth, support for neighborhood businesses, and preparing for the return of local school control. Energy & Industry: A new Rhode Island net metering initiative links locally generated hydro power to manufacturers and commercial users, aiming to cut bills while strengthening the state’s renewable hydropower base. Health Data Breach: Lifespan Physicians Group is under investigation after a breach exposed at least 290,000 patient records tied to Rhode Island’s Brown Health Medical Group-MA. Higher Ed Leadership: Brown University President Christina Paxson announced she will step down after the 2026-27 academic year following clashes with the Trump administration over federal funding. Business Deal: AlphaCore Wealth Advisory acquired Brave Family Advisors, adding staff and expanding into Tiverton, Rhode Island.
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