AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSurveillance & Privacy: A new look at Flock Safety’s fast-spreading license-plate reader network highlights how Rhode Island-linked cameras helped connect major cases—and how other states are now questioning access and data use. Housing Policy: Providence rent stabilization is back in focus after David Morales’ Democratic primary win, with supporters pushing affordability limits and opponents warning of supply impacts. Local Government: Warren councilors sparred over a resolution asking the state to adopt a “maintenance of effort” approach for school funding, reflecting recent aid declines tied to poverty and property values. Defense & Industry: NUWC Division Newport urged “radical collaboration” with industry partners at Defense Innovation Days, signaling a more open path for tech delivery to the undersea fleet. Food Safety: The FDA issued a Whole Foods cheese recall in Rhode Island and six other states due to an undeclared egg allergen. Business Finance: Crestwood Advisors earned a spot on Barron’s 2026 Top 100 RIA Firms list, adding to its wealth-management momentum. Energy Regulation: EPA moves to repeal greenhouse gas limits on power plants, framing it as cost relief while critics warn of higher pollution. Cyber/Workplace Health: A study on technology overuse points to scheduled disengagement and boundary-setting as stress reducers.
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