AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAG Legal Action: Rhode Island Attorney General sues Quidnessett Country Club to remove an unauthorized seawall, arguing it’s harming Narragansett Bay shorelines and raising fresh pressure on how coastal rules are enforced. Politics & Money: East Greenwich Democrat Jasjit “Jay” Gotra—whose solar firm case with the AG is still pending—files to run for governor, framing the race around a widening state budget gap. Local Governance: Mattapoisett Select Board candidate Eric Beauregard pitches affordability, tax-base growth, and long-range planning, while opposing Proposition 2½ overrides. Health Care Costs: Providence Medicaid spending on ambulance and transport services jumps 18.9% to $1.67M in 2024. Business & Consumer: Texas Roadhouse raises menu prices in Rhode Island by about 1.9% as inflation and labor costs squeeze margins. Local Economy/Industry: Trágmar Ale Works in Bristol wins gold at the World Beer Cup for its Goibniu Irish Red Ale.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.