AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoElection Protection: Common Cause Rhode Island has launched a nonpartisan voter-help program ahead of Nov. 3, offering assistance through the 866-OUR-VOTE hotline. Governor’s Race: The three major candidates clashed in their final televised debate over taxes, housing and health care. A new poll puts Helena Foulkes 11 points ahead of Ken Block, while Republican Aaron Guckian faces a campaign-finance complaint from primary rival Elaine Pelino over private-jet travel for a Florida fundraiser. Guckian’s campaign says it is awaiting an invoice and will amend its filing. School Board Dispute: The state ruled Providence School Board President Robert Stephens violated Vice President Anjel Newmann’s rights by refusing to place a motion to remove him on the agenda. Party Shake-up: Rhode Island Democratic Party Chair Liz Beretta-Perik resigned after her husband was indicted in Ohio in an alleged $20 million education-grant fraud scheme. Surveillance Policy: Gov. Dan McKee extended the pause on new Flock license-plate cameras indefinitely and released a model policy for their use. City Services: Providence councilors are pressing officials to improve snow-removal timing and communication after last winter’s blizzard response.
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