AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRhode Island Labor Watch: Rhode Island’s unemployment picture worsened in July, with job losses of 400 but a near-doubling in new unemployment insurance claims to an average of 1,559 per week, and the jobless rate rising to 4.5%. Cannabis Licensing: Regulators are set to refund $7,500 to 75 prospective Rhode Island cannabis retailers as the state restarts its retail licensing process after litigation. Local Housing & Courts: A federal judge voided Johnston’s eminent domain seizure tied to a planned public safety complex and town hall, saying the town didn’t meet constitutional requirements for just compensation. Business Deal: Pentair agreed to buy Rhode Island hydronics maker Taco Group Holdings for about $1.4B, expanding Pentair’s water solutions footprint. Energy & Water Infrastructure: Burrillville’s utility approved buying lead-detection technology using a $100,000 Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan. Workplace Organizing: The Teamsters filed for a union vote covering 62 RISD cafeteria workers, kicking off a new NLRB representation case. Elections & Spending: Rhode Island’s Democratic AG primary is heating up with new TV ads as early voting approaches.
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