AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI Workforce Push: Former R.I. Gov. Gina Raimondo and Eric Holcomb launched RAISE US, a $500M-plus nonprofit backed by major tech and corporate donors, to help states and employers retrain workers for an AI-driven economy. Labor & Business Impact: At T.F. Green, 73 food-and-beverage workers at Grove Bay Concessions walked off the job after more than a year without a contract, demanding higher wages. Energy Policy: Gov. Dan McKee vetoed Rhode Island bills that would have required large building owners to track emissions, leaving the state without a clear measurement path toward its climate goals. Local Politics: Rhode Island Republicans endorsed Aaron Guckian for governor at the GOP convention, along with other statewide candidates. Healthcare & Retirement: A new report says retirees are likely to outlive savings in 41 states, with a projected $109,000 average shortfall at age 65. Sports & Philanthropy: Ghana’s Black Stars received private bonus pledges during a Rhode Island camp visit ahead of the Croatia match in Philadelphia. Water Watch: Rhode Island issued its first drought watch since 2002, urging voluntary conservation.
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