AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRhode Island Politics: The R.I. Ethics Commission dismissed a complaint against Senate President Lawson, rejecting claims tied to her votes on charter-school limits and a unionization bill. Governor’s Race Watch: A new report frames Gov. Dan McKee’s rematch challenge with Helena Foulkes as increasingly shaped by the Washington Bridge fallout and party hesitation to endorse the incumbent. Healthcare Cost Pressure: A URI poll finds 72% of Rhode Islanders worry about healthcare costs, and 29% skipped doctor-recommended care due to affordability—despite strong access metrics. Hospital Strain: Rhode Island hospitals are seeing charity care surge as insurance-market disruptions squeeze finances. Labor & School Operations: A potential school bus strike involving 750+ First Student drivers was delayed as Teamsters Local 251 and the company keep negotiating. Business & Growth: American Seafood Partners acquired West Coast squid operator Cal Marine Fish Co., expanding coast-to-coast seafood supply. Insurance Leadership: Amica Mutual announced Acel Silva will succeed retiring Sean Welch as chief claims officer. Tech Policy: EPA’s proposed data-center rule would weaken public comment requirements for air permits, shifting more power to states. National Legal/Regulatory: Rhode Island is among states joining an FTC-led Amazon lawsuit alleging a secret ad-pricing scheme that overcharged customers.
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