AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCongressional Race: Rep. Seth Magaziner and challenger Vic Mellor clashed in a debate over affordability, the Iran war and Jan. 6. Magaziner called for ending the war; Mellor said it should continue. Governor’s Race: A WPRI poll gives Helena Foulkes a nine-point lead over Block, while recent coverage describes the contest as competitive. Local Government: Providence launched $750,000 in grants for cultural venues and festivals, and the City Council advanced a proposal to ban Flock surveillance cameras. South Kingstown is investigating Veolia’s rates and practices and voted to subpoena company representatives. Election Watch: Early voting is set to begin Monday, and state officials say preparations for the November election are complete. State Funding: URI says it faces an $8.1 million budget gap and is asking the state for more funding. The Trump administration is again seeking to revoke approval for Revolution Wind, an offshore wind project near Rhode Island.
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