AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCharter Schools: Gov. Dan McKee signed a three-year moratorium on new and expanded Rhode Island charter schools, ending uncertainty for districts but directly blocking De La Comunidad Bilingual Public Charter School’s planned opening after preliminary approval. Legal & Courts: Rhode Island’s Supreme Court amended professional conduct rules and issued guidance on generative AI for lawyers and judges, joining other states moving to set guardrails. Public Safety: Central Falls released body-cam video showing an officer using a Taser twice on a handcuffed man, with the chief seeking to fire the suspended officer. Federal Prosecution: A Providence-area federal racketeering indictment charges 26 people tied to long-running street gangs, alleging violence, narcotics trafficking, and fraud. Community & Culture: Rhode Island Pride marks its 50th anniversary this weekend, reflecting on the movement’s history and ongoing fight for visibility and safety. Juneteenth: Newport’s fourth annual Juneteenth celebration at Fort Adams runs June 20 with a Rhode Island 250 theme and tributes from state and federal leaders. World Cup & Local Economy: Providence’s World Cup fan surge continues, with tens of thousands at the PVD Fanzone and tourism leaders reporting strong hotel occupancy during the tournament. AI & Policy Watch: A new report ranks Rhode Island among the stronger states on EV readiness after federal incentive rollbacks.
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