AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoConsumer Protection: Rhode Island drivers may get refunds under a $1.35M settlement after Attorney General Peter Neronha accused UPP Global of deceptive parking charges and ticket notices that allegedly made fees look official; refunds could cover payments tied to “sales tax” labels from Oct. 1, 2019, through Aug. 31, 2024. Local Business & Tourism: The Spirit of Bermuda, the island’s flagship sloop, finished the 2026 Newport Bermuda Race after carbon-fiber mainmast damage from a suspected lightning strike was repaired in Bermuda and Rhode Island—supporting the Bermuda Sloop Foundation’s youth programs via charter income. Workforce & Education Ethics: An ethics complaint targets Rhode Island Senate President Valarie Lawson, alleging she used her role to advance the teachers union’s political agenda, including votes tied to charter school funding and employer neutrality. Sports Betting & Tech: Rhode Island is among states where Polymarket and Kalshi promo codes (NYPMAX) are available for World Cup prediction-market trades, highlighting how local access is expanding for entertainment wagering. Higher Ed Integrity: Brown University professor Roberto Serrano says AI cheating on a midterm in his ECON 1170 course involved at least 50 students, calling for stronger academic integrity action.
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