AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCharity Push Tied to Rhode Island: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated $26 million to 20 charities ahead of their reported July 3 Madison Square Garden wedding, with Rhode Island’s Community Food Bank among the recipients. The gifts—spread across food banks, children’s hospitals, education programs, and animal welfare—included City Harvest and Food Bank For NYC in New York, plus national groups like Feeding America and ASPCA. Local Business & Policy: Rhode Island is set to launch its first tax amnesty in a decade, aiming to collect about $26.3 million from delinquent taxpayers through a Dec. 2026–Feb. 2027 program that reduces interest and waives penalties for eligible participants. Retail Hours for Shoppers: With the Fourth of July on Saturday, several Rhode Island grocery chains are offering limited hours or standard schedules—buyers are urged to check store-by-store holiday hours before heading out. State Economy & Gaming: Rhode Island’s gaming revenue fell 2% in May, adding pressure as the state tracks growth in sports and iGaming bets. Local Industry Spotlight: South County Distillers was selected to represent Rhode Island in a nationwide bourbon blend project, putting a Westerly-made bourbon on the map for the America 250 initiative.
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