AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoProvidence Politics: State Rep. David Morales is pitching his “Providence for all” agenda in the Democratic mayoral primary, arguing his upbringing with rising rents and his record on wage and tip theft, insulin costs, and health coverage for low-income kids make him the change candidate against incumbent Brett Smiley. Statehouse Race Watch: Gov. Dan McKee faces a rematch with Helena Foulkes in the Sept. 9 Democratic primary, with the Washington Bridge repair delays and costs again driving voter anger as Foulkes outraises the incumbent. Congressional Ethics & Workers: U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner renewed calls to ban stock trading in Congress and the White House and backed wage-theft legislation, tying ethics reform to worker protections. Energy Costs, Made Visible: Rhode Island Energy rolled out a free Sense app for eligible customers with advanced meters, letting households track real-time electricity demand and set alerts for unusual spikes. Local Parks Investment: Pawtucket is moving ahead with major recreation upgrades, including a John Street Park overhaul and a new Veterans Park Pool with splash pad and pavilion elements. Business Leadership Change: Peckham Industries, which has sites in Newport, Vermont, named John R. Peckham interim CEO, aiming for continuity as it transitions leadership.
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