AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTariff Fight: A coalition of 25 Democrat-led states, including Rhode Island, sued the Trump administration in the U.S. Court of International Trade to block new “forced labor” Section 301 tariffs on imports from 60 trading partners and the EU, arguing the move is an illegal pretext to recreate a tariff regime the Supreme Court already struck down. Energy & Industry: A new Rhode Island net metering initiative links locally generated hydro power to manufacturers and commercial users, aiming to cut electricity bills via net metering credits while supporting the state’s renewable hydropower asset. Local Politics: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley laid out a second-term plan centered on more housing, economic growth, support for neighborhood businesses, and readiness for the return of local school control. Wealth Management: AlphaCore Wealth Advisory acquired Brave Family Advisors, adding $700 million in client assets and expanding its Rhode Island footprint. Health Data: Lifespan Physicians Group disclosed a data breach affecting at least 290,443 patients across Massachusetts and Vermont, with notification delayed until mid-2026. Public Safety Tech: Rhode Island towns are weighing Flock automated license-plate readers after Cranston cited measurable arrests and missing-person recoveries against privacy concerns.
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