AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoWater Supply Watch: Gov. Dan McKee issued Rhode Island’s first statewide drought watch since 2002, citing precipitation deficits dating back to June 2025 plus historically low groundwater and stream flows, urging residents and businesses to start conservation now. Retail Labor Rules: Rhode Island became the first state to limit supermarket self-checkout, requiring one manually staffed cashier lane for every three self-checkout stations and setting ADA staffing expectations, with fines for noncompliance. Coastal Resilience Investment: State and local leaders celebrated the new Roger Wheeler State Beach boardwalk and bulkhead upgrades, including 1,200 feet of new boardwalk and climate-strengthening infrastructure funded largely through federal and the state’s voter-approved beach bond. Political Pulse: A new University of New Hampshire poll shows Democratic challenger Helena Buonanno Foulkes leading Gov. McKee in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, with McKee’s support improving but still trailing. Business & Growth: Bryant University and Navigant Credit Union highlighted practical AI training for financial leaders, aiming for responsible, hands-on adoption rather than generic awareness. Healthcare Expansion: The Joint Chiropractic opened a new Rhode Island clinic in Warwick, expanding its network to 44 states.
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