AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSurveillance Cameras: Providence and other Rhode Island communities are still wrestling with Flock Safety’s license plate reader network as the company tightens privacy rules nationwide—cutting data retention to seven days, adding limits on data sharing, and requiring searches be tied to case codes—after multiple towns canceled or paused contracts amid concerns about data ownership and misuse. Local Politics: Gov. Dan McKee ceremonially signed a bill creating a Dominican heritage charity license plate, highlighting the Dominican community’s role in Rhode Island. Democratic Primary Watch: A new report says Gov. Dan McKee heads into the Sept. 9 Democratic primary without party backing, trailing Helena Foulkes and facing low voter ratings on roads, bridges, cost of living, and the economy. Congressional Campaign: GOP candidate Vic Mellor held a “Rhode Island First” rally in Cranston headlined by former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, drawing protestors outside. Blue Economy/Defense: L3Harris opened a new 50,000-square-foot maritime production facility at ProvPort in Providence to support undersea training systems for the U.S. Navy. Energy Policy (National): Offshore wind deals are collapsing under the Trump administration, with RWE agreeing to relinquish U.S. leases after “no path forward” language.
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