AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTruck Tolls Update: RIDOT has picked Quarterhill to build the back-office system for Rhode Island’s long-stalled tractor-trailer tolls, with a target of no later than May 2027 (possibly later, after certification). Consumer Protection: Rhode Island drivers may get refunds under a $1.35 million settlement after officials accused UPP Global of deceptive parking fees and ticket notices that implied penalties. Privacy Law: Gov. Dan McKee signed Rhode Island’s Genetic Information Privacy Act, requiring explicit consent and safeguards for consumer genetic data. State Politics/Ethics: An ethics complaint alleges Senate President Valarie Lawson used her office to advance a teachers union agenda, including votes tied to charter schools and employer neutrality. Business & Community: Providence Business News named 24 honorees for its 2026 Leaders & Achievers awards, spanning manufacturing, health care, finance, legal, and nonprofits. Local Life: Volunteers removed invasive water chestnuts from Lake Quinsigamond, hauling plants for composting. America 250 Fallout: Rhode Island is among several Democrat-led states skipping the Great American State Fair on the National Mall, citing cost and staffing.
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