AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRI Politics: Gov. Dan McKee heads into the Sept. 9 Democratic primary without party backing, trailing Helena Foulkes as voters rate his roads, cost of living, and economy work poorly. Surveillance & Privacy: Flock Safety is tightening rules for its nationwide license-plate reader network—cutting data retention to seven days and adding limits on data sharing—while more Rhode Island towns weigh camera pullbacks after residents raise concerns about where data goes and how it’s used. Local Business & Community: Pat’s Pastured in Rhode Island is back at the farmers market after a fire destroyed a refrigerated truck, inventory, and equipment; the farm is still seeking help to replace the vehicle. Blue Economy: L3Harris opened a new 50,000-square-foot maritime production facility at ProvPort to build undersea training systems for the U.S. Navy and allied forces. Consumer & Courts: Amazon reinstated binding arbitration and class-action waivers, pushing more disputes out of court for Rhode Island shoppers. Health & Housing: A Woonsocket shelter resident says GLP-1 treatment helped end her daily drinking, part of an OpenDoors housing-and-recovery program. Energy: Offshore wind in the Gulf of Mexico faces a major setback after RWE agreed to relinquish U.S. leases, citing no path forward.
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