AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRI Policy Watch: Rhode Island’s “Taylor Swift tax” is drawing scrutiny as a possible new model for funding affordable housing, with officials saying it could boost occupancy while opponents warn it may push wealthy buyers to other states. Elections & Tech: New Jersey’s voter-roll problem tied to DMV software has prompted other states—including Rhode Island—to review their own systems after IDEMIA contracts came under the spotlight. Cybersecurity: Chick-fil-A confirmed a credential-stuffing breach of Chick-fil-A One loyalty accounts, potentially exposing names, emails, QR codes, balances, and partial payment data in Rhode Island and other states. Labor & Safety Net: A federal GAO report finds gig and Amazon workers increasingly rely on SNAP and Medicaid, with Rhode Island included in Medicaid employer data. Local Business & Hiring: Wakefern is holding ShopRite hiring fairs across the Northeast, including Rhode Island, as retailers look to fill front-end and stocking roles. Real Estate: A newly built Cranston industrial building sold for $3.1M, signaling continued demand for warehouse/distribution space near major highways. Municipal Finance: Richmond and Hopkinton remain at odds over transfer-station funding, with Hopkinton pushing more costs onto users rather than higher municipal contributions.
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