AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRhode Island Watchdog Push: Rhode Island is moving toward its first independent inspector general, with a five-member selection panel meeting Tuesday to start the clock on hiring an office created in the fiscal 2027 budget to investigate waste, fraud and abuse. Providence Politics: The Democratic lieutenant governor field held a forum this week, with four candidates pitching what the “entrepreneurial” office should prioritize ahead of the Sept. 9 primary. AG Campaign: Keith Hoffmann launched his first TV ad in Rhode Island’s attorney general race, outlining a plan to expand affordable healthcare and build on his record in the AG’s office. Courts & Local Governance: A Rhode Island appeals decision upheld a preliminary injunction in a Warwick private nuisance dispute over alleged unreasonable noise from a neighboring property. State Policy & Business: Rhode Island’s new “actual time” warranty reimbursement law—signed by Gov. Dan McKee—requires manufacturers to reimburse dealers based on technicians’ actual time for warranty repairs starting Oct. 1, 2026. Public Safety: East Greenwich police reported a deadly motorcycle crash tied to a confusing construction-zone left-turn area, renewing calls for better signage.
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