AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoState Government & Elections: Rhode Island’s candidate filing deadline for the June 24 primary is coming up, with statewide primary and general unaffiliated filings due that day. Charter Schools: Gov. Dan McKee has signed a three-year charter school moratorium into law, ending uncertainty after the legislature advanced the measure; Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos is also campaigning for reelection and is framing the charter fight as part of a broader agenda. Consumer Policy: Rhode Island became the first state to restrict grocery self-checkout—requiring stores to run no more than three self-checkout lanes per staffed checkout, with fines for noncompliance. Public Health: The CDC reports measles has spread to 41 states and recorded three deaths, with Rhode Island included among jurisdictions reporting cases. Community & Culture: Newport opened a new Center for Black History inside the historic Wanton-Lyman-Hazard House, marking Juneteenth with a ribbon-cutting and a focus on the city’s Black community history. Local Notes: Rhode Island also saw a major World Cup-related tourism moment as Scottish fans poured into the region, including Providence, while Rhode Island’s own “Dawn the Duck” became a viral mascot.
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