AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFree-Speech Ruling: A federal judge ruled Gov. Dan McKee and two senior aides violated Providence Councilor Miguel Sanchez’s First Amendment rights by firing him over off-duty posts supporting a Gaza ceasefire. Campaign Finance: Independent gubernatorial candidate Ken Block filed a complaint accusing Helena Foulkes’ campaign of exceeding limits on party contributions through negative mailers. Republican Aaron Guckian reported less than $3,000 on hand and submitted his latest finance report late. Election Watch: Rhode Island officials report strong early-voting turnout as voters prepare to decide ballot questions, including a $100 million economic-development bond. State Government: McKee’s judicial appointments could shape Rhode Island courts for years, while lawmakers are expected to reconvene after the election for a lame-duck session. Providence Policy: City leaders face a last-minute debate over renewing the contract for Flock license-plate cameras, amid privacy concerns. Consumer Protection: Rhode Island is suing Meta, alleging the company profited from scam ads that targeted users, including older adults.
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