AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoProvidence Politics: The Cumberland Democratic Town Committee endorsed Helena Foulkes over Gov. Daniel McKee, citing a need for “a change in leadership” as the state party prepares more endorsements. Municipal Finance: A new RIPEC report says multiple cities and towns are exceeding the state’s 4% tax levy cap, including Providence, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, and Little Compton, raising pressure on local budgeting. Public Safety & Courts: Providence filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against major fire truck makers, alleging price-fixing and delivery delays that could force higher costs and longer waits for equipment. Immigration: USCIS will resume asylum and immigration processing after a Rhode Island judge ordered compliance following a halt affecting dozens of countries. Labor at T.F. Green: Food and beverage workers at the airport voted to authorize a strike over an expired contract and wage concerns. World Cup in RI: Ghana’s Black Stars arrived in Toronto after a Rhode Island camp, with a key visa hearing for Thomas Partey scheduled in Ottawa. Local Life: A child drowned at Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick, the fourth drowning there in five years.
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