AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoProvidence Police Discipline: A disciplinary panel again ruled that Sgt. Joseph Hanley—who pleaded no contest to assaulting a handcuffed man—can return to work after serving a 45-day suspension; the city says the penalty was too light and plans to appeal, while Hanley’s camp argues consistency and due process. Federal Courts & Threats: U.S. District Judge John McConnell Jr., chief judge in Rhode Island, broke his silence on death threats and doxxing aimed at him and his family after he blocked a Trump funding freeze. Coastal Resilience: Rhode Island’s lighthouses face growing erosion pressure, with advocates warning that long-term repairs will cost millions and need stable funding. Election Process: Early voting is in its final weekend in Connecticut, with officials urging participation and warning about election-related scams. Campaign Finance Watch: The League of RI Businesses is using a multi-PAC strategy to route large donations to endorsed candidates, raising questions about how it sidesteps state limits. Public Safety: Barrington police urged families to treat e-scooters and e-bikes as a serious health risk after Brown Health reported a sharp rise in ER visits. Local Government Funding: Newport City Council will consider an $11M federal grant tied to a larger Cliff Walk restoration package. Consumer Lending: Rhode Island’s AG counterparts joined a coalition urging federal regulators to deny Opportunity Financial’s bid to merge into a national bank charter that could weaken state lending protections.
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