AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPCB Settlements: Bayer/Monsanto agreed to pay Rhode Island at least $25 million to settle claims tied to long-ago PCB pollution, with the total settlement value potentially higher depending on related indemnity fights—part of a broader wave of state cleanups. Payroll Fallout: Four state workers filed a class-action against Rhode Island over the $95 million Workday payroll rollout, alleging late pay, missing wages, and overtime errors affecting 20,000+ employees. Courts & Accountability: A federal judge sharply rebuked DOJ efforts to obtain records tied to Rhode Island’s gender-affirming care for minors, calling the government’s conduct “appalling” and “unworthy of this trust.” Local Watch: Rhode Island’s unemployment rate hit its highest level in nearly five years in early 2026, while Pawtucket faces a costly fix after its elementary school day ran short by minutes each day. Aviation Funding: Rhode Island’s airport system won $20.3 million for upgrades at T.F. Green and other local airports.
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