AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoGovernor’s Race: Helena Foulkes, Aaron Guckian and Ken Block clashed over housing in their first general-election debate. Foulkes defended a plan to build 20,000 homes with a millionaire tax; her rivals called it excessive spending. All three opposed restoring truck tolls. Foulkes appears well positioned, while Guckian is resisting calls to quit and clear a path for Block. Lieutenant Governor: Sabina Matos and challenger John Loughlin sparred over Trump, groceries and gas prices in their debate. State Oversight: A state audit flagged $876,000 in possible Medicaid overpayments for opioid treatment. Local Accountability: North Kingstown Council President Greg Mancini faced criticism for seeking nomination signatures from town employees on duty. The town has no rule expressly barring the practice; Mancini said municipal buildings should be off-limits to political activity and called for clearer rules. Providence Leadership: Councilman Miguel Sanchez says he has the votes to become the next City Council president.
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