AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRhode Island Politics: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley’s first 2026 primary ad goes after State Rep. David Morales over past calls to defund police, arguing it would “turn back the clock” on public safety—while Morales’ team says he now supports hiring more officers. Ballot Access: Rhode Island’s signature drive is narrowing the governor’s race to as few as five candidates, with verification and challenges still possible before the ballot order lottery. Public Safety & Community: A week-in-review roundup highlights local incidents from drownings and shootings to a Providence man’s murder conviction being overturned for a second time. Consumer Protection: Rhode Island and other states’ attorneys general announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block over Cash App deceptive practices and fraud protections. Environment & Science: Marine researchers captured rare video of a great white shark feeding off Rhode Island after finding it near a whale carcass off Block Island. Local Planning: Hopkinton’s Town Council voted to study an ordinance that could prohibit data centers, citing rural character and environmental impacts. Health & Housing: A national survey says limited access to high-flow home oxygen is delaying hospital discharges and driving up costs.
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