AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWater Safety Watch: Rhode Island officials say manganese levels in public drinking water aren’t a concern, but a new URI study will also look at private, homeowner-drilled wells where testing isn’t routinely done. Attorney General Shakeup: After a tight, late-night Senate vote, Todd Blanche was confirmed as U.S. attorney general, with only two Republicans joining Democrats in opposition. Privacy vs. Policing: The Flock license-plate camera debate keeps escalating—Glocester voted to remove its system after residents packed meetings, while other towns weigh the costs and public-safety value. Consumer Protection Shift: The FTC says it will stop bringing discrimination cases based on “discriminatory outcomes” alone, pushing more reliance onto state law and traditional proof of discrimination. Local Business & Community: PPL was recognized by United Way for a record $10 million campaign across its service areas, and a Healthy Community Fund grant program opened for nonprofits seeking up to $25,000. Economy Signals: A jobs report revision and labor-force drop are raising new concerns that headline unemployment improvements may be masking weaker hiring. Health & Food: Rhode Island farmers report higher demand for locally grown produce amid the Cyclospora outbreak.
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