AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoProvidence Politics: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley’s first 2026 primary ad attacks challenger David Morales for past calls to cut police funding, while Morales now says he would hire more officers. Public Safety: Providence police arrested four teens tied to a “pop-up party” shooting that injured five people; all victims were reported in stable, non-life-threatening condition. Consumer & Food Safety: Aldi recalled frozen Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi & Tofu Kimbap in multiple states including Rhode Island after undeclared fish (tuna) was found on labels. State Policy Watch: Hopkinton’s Town Council voted to study and recommend an ordinance that would prohibit data centers, citing environmental and rural character concerns. Regional Business Climate: A CNBC study ranked Rhode Island among the least business-friendly states, while North Carolina placed near the top for economy, workforce, and business friendliness. Tech & Energy: Microsoft reported about a 25% rise in greenhouse gas emissions tied largely to expanding data center infrastructure. Elections & Fraud Prevention: Attorneys general urged the FCC to strengthen rules to block robocall scammers from accessing legitimate phone numbers.
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