AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGovernor’s Race: Helena Foulkes, Aaron Guckian and Ken Block made their final pitches to Rhode Island voters ahead of Tuesday’s election, each promising a different kind of change. Election Watch: More than 137,000 Rhode Islanders had voted early by Monday, about 17.2% of registered voters and more than double the in-person early turnout in 2024. Pawtucket expects 30 federal observers to monitor polling places under a court order requiring Spanish-language voting assistance. Free-Speech Ruling: A federal judge ruled Gov. Dan McKee’s office violated Providence Councilman Miguel Sanchez’s First Amendment rights by firing him over a social media post supporting a Gaza ceasefire. State Taxes: Rhode Island is suing former Alex and Ani CEO Giovanni Feroce to collect nearly $1.6 million in back taxes, interest and penalties. Transit Cuts: A year after major RIPTA service reductions, riders report longer waits and crowded buses as ridership continues to fall.
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