AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCampaign Finance: Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos’ campaign asked the state elections board to investigate Republican John Loughlin’s late-revised spending reports, including $50,000 in TV buys. Loughlin denied wrongdoing; the board has not said whether it is investigating. Providence Schools: Superintendent Javier Montañez announced he will step down, adding to a leadership shake-up as the district begins considering interim candidates. Small-Business Support: Sen. Jack Reed and Bryant University announced $1.6 million in federal funding for free AI training and consulting for Rhode Island businesses. Election Watch: Rhode Island voters go to the polls Nov. 3, with results expected in races for governor, Congress, mayor of Providence and the General Assembly, as well as statewide ballot questions. Health Care and Housing: Outgoing Attorney General Peter Neronha proposed an agency overhaul and a public health insurance option; separately, the state awarded $12.7 million to cities and towns for housing initiatives. Free-Speech Ruling: Providence Councilor Miguel Sanchez won a lawsuit over his firing from Gov. Dan McKee’s staff, with a federal judge finding the administration violated his First Amendment rights.
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