AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBlue Economy & Defense: L3Harris opened a new 50,000-sq.-ft maritime production facility at ProvPort to build advanced undersea training systems for the U.S. Navy and allied forces, a $6M investment that Rhode Island leaders say boosts the state’s defense manufacturing base. Surveillance Backlash: Flock Safety is tightening rules for its license-plate reader network—shortening data retention to seven days and adding controls to curb abusive searches—as more towns pause or cancel contracts, including Rhode Island communities. Casino Finance Stress: Bally’s, based in Providence, warned investors of “substantial doubt” it can keep operating as a going concern, citing lender covenant risk while it seeks new funding for its Bronx project. Utility Rates Fight: Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha urged the Public Utilities Commission to reject Rhode Island Energy’s request to raise its profit margin to 10.75% in a roughly $230M rate case. Consumer & Privacy: Amazon reinstated binding arbitration and a class-action waiver for Rhode Island shoppers, while the CFPB moved consumer complaint narratives into a FOIA reading room. Local Business Recovery: Pat’s Pastured is back at markets after a truck fire destroyed inventory and equipment, with community donations helping it rebuild.
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