AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy Tech & Consumer Tools: Rhode Island Energy is rolling out a free Sense app for customers with compatible advanced meters, letting households track real-time electricity demand, spot unusual spikes, and set alerts—aimed at helping residents manage bills. Housing & Markets: Realtor.com data shows home prices cooling in many major metros, with year-over-year listing price declines in 36 of the 50 largest areas, including “boomtown” markets that are giving back pandemic gains. Local Politics: With Rhode Island’s Sept. 9 primary approaching, South County voters face key Democratic primaries in North Kingstown (House District 31) and Narragansett, where housing, short-term rentals, wastewater, and coastal access are driving the debate. Business Leadership: Peckham Industries, which has sites in Newport, Vermont, named John R. Peckham interim CEO effective immediately, promising no day-to-day operational changes during the leadership transition. Public Policy & Surveillance: Flock cameras are becoming a campaign flashpoint nationwide as candidates push bans, funding cuts, or warrant requirements over concerns about mass surveillance.
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