AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoLocal Elections & Governance: Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien is preparing to leave City Hall after losing the Democratic primary to Adam Greenman; Grebien says the loss won’t define his 16-year tenure and points to broader economic pressures facing residents. Public Safety & Privacy: Rhode Island’s election officials are again in the national spotlight as DOJ orders Secretary of State Gregg Amore to preserve 2024 election records amid an ongoing voter-data fight. Courts & Voting Rights: A federal appeals court cleared the way for the Trump administration to reshape a $4 billion homelessness program, shifting funding away from permanent housing toward temporary housing and services. State Oversight: Rhode Island’s new inspector general search moves toward interviews for six finalists, with the public due by noon Thursday to submit comments—while the panel still hasn’t decided whether to post them online. Threats Against Officials: A Rhode Island man accused of threatening East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva was arrested in Florida and faces charges including threatening a public official and cyberstalking/cyberharassment. Community & Institutions: Former RI Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner takes an interim VP role at CCRI, focusing on workforce partnerships. Housing & Land Use: A court vacated a Westerly planning board’s approval for an affordable housing project near Post Road, ruling the case is now moot.
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