AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublic Safety: Warwick ranked the nation’s second-safest city in WalletHub’s 2026 survey, behind Juneau. Governor’s Race: The candidates’ final televised debate focused on housing, health care and taxes, with sharp exchanges between Helena Foulkes, Ken Block and Aaron Guckian. Guckian also faces a campaign-finance complaint from primary rival Elaine Pelino over undisclosed private-plane travel; his campaign says it will amend its filing once it receives an invoice. Political Fallout: Rhode Island Democratic Party Chair Liz Beretta-Perik resigned after her husband was indicted in Ohio, accused of helping divert $20 million in education grants. Health Care: Nearly 700 Rhode Island Hospital resident physicians and fellows ratified their first contract, including a 12% base-pay increase and improved benefits. State Oversight: The Rhode Island Ethics Commission voted to investigate Training School leader Larome Myrick over allegations he failed to disclose a consulting business; he is on paid leave. Local Business: Lou Umberto’s Italian Kitchen plans a second Rhode Island location in Pawtuxet Village, expected to open in 2027.
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