AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRhode Island Politics: Helena Foulkes stunned Gov. Dan McKee in the Democratic governor primary, winning about 62% to 38% and ending a rare incumbent primary loss tied to voter anger over the Washington Bridge replacement. U.S. Senate: Sen. Jack Reed cruised to another Democratic primary win, setting up a November general election against Republican Raymond McKay. Lt. Gov. Race: Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos held off four challengers to win her Democratic primary, keeping her on track for the general election. Attorney General: Former cannabis regulator Kim Ahern won the Democratic AG nomination, defeating three rivals and positioning herself for a statewide race. Providence Mayor: Progressive Rep. David Morales beat incumbent Brett Smiley in the Democratic mayoral primary, with housing affordability front and center. 2nd Congressional District: Warwick businessman Vic Mellor won the GOP CD2 primary and will face Democrat Seth Magaziner in November. Housing Market: A Realtor.com analysis found home prices falling fastest in many post-pandemic boom metros, with the Northeast seeing the steepest regional declines. Legal/Assets: A judge allowed two boats owned by fugitive ex-R.I. doctor Ronald Fischer to be sold as a civil case over an alleged 2003 rape continues. Environment & Energy: A coalition of states sued the Trump administration over Endangered Species Act rollbacks, while Maine regulators approved a major northern wind-and-transmission plan that could reshape regional power costs.
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