AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Surveillance Backlash: Narragansett became the second Rhode Island town to end its Flock Safety license-plate camera contract, voting unanimously to remove four units after privacy concerns and a debate over public security tradeoffs. More Towns Weigh Costs: Glocester also voted to remove Flock cameras, but learned early termination could cost taxpayers $10,000 to $15,000 under the remaining contract terms. Cannabis Licensing Restart: Rhode Island reopened the adult-use retail licensing portal after federal litigation blocked the prior licensing effort, with regulators now moving to implement the amended Cannabis Act. Labor Market Warning: A new jobs report showed the U.S. shed jobs in July and revisions cut earlier gains; the unemployment rate fell mainly because more people stopped looking for work—an issue Rhode Island is said to mirror. Consumer Protection Shift: The FTC said it will stop bringing cases based on discriminatory outcomes alone, pushing more reliance onto state law for Rhode Island consumers. Community & Business: Charlestown’s 41st Seafood Festival returns this weekend, with organizers expecting tens of thousands of visitors and new vendor lineups.
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