AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAmazon Ad-Auction Lawsuit: Rhode Island AG Peter Neronha joined the FTC and 21 states suing Amazon over alleged “secret ad surcharge” schemes that, regulators say, inflated prices for more than a million advertisers; Amazon denies wrongdoing. Local Tech & Privacy: Tiverton delayed four new Flock license-plate cameras after Gov. Dan McKee urged a 60-day statewide pause to set clearer rules, while existing cameras keep running. Healthcare Costs Pulse Check: A URI poll finds 72% of Rhode Islanders worry healthcare costs are too high, with many skipping care. Providence Public Safety Review: An independent review of the Brown University shooting praised Providence’s response but flagged communication gaps, with city leaders saying improvements are already underway. Renewables Jobs at Risk: A report says Trump’s renewable energy push is stalling work on the Revolution Wind offshore project, threatening jobs in Rhode Island and Connecticut. Business Modernization: Boscov’s is upgrading its omnichannel supply chain with Manhattan Associates to cut out-of-stocks and improve store fulfillment. Labor Day Hours: A quick guide lists which Rhode Island banks and major pharmacies are open or closed on Labor Day.
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