AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoProvidence Politics: Progressive state Rep. David Morales defeated incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley in the Democratic mayoral primary, 57% to 43%, setting up a Nov. 3 general election against Republican Dave Talan. Statehouse Shake-Up: Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive, beat Gov. Dan McKee in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, 62% to 38%, a rare loss for a sitting governor tied to voter anger over the stalled Washington Bridge project. U.S. Senate: Sen. Jack Reed cruised to the Democratic nomination for a sixth term, winning about 76% against two long-shot challengers. Voter Focus on Local Issues: In Westerly, voters reported a calm primary day while still fixating on property taxes, housing, and local government over national politics. Housing Watch: A Realtor.com analysis says home sellers are cutting asking prices as the market cools, with Northeast listings down the most. Legal Battles Over the Environment: Rhode Island and other states’ attorneys general are suing the Trump administration over rollbacks to Endangered Species Act protections. Community & Culture: Safe Harbors Green in Newburgh will mark its 10th anniversary with a gala Thursday, and Pawtucket’s Taiwan Day Festival and Dragon Boat Races drew city teams to the Seekonk River.
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