AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRhode Island Elections: A new Pell Center/Embold Research poll shows Helena Foulkes leading Gov. Dan McKee 48% to 28% in the Democratic primary, with 22% still undecided as early voting starts Thursday and the candidates head into a final debate. Transportation Infrastructure: Gov. McKee unveiled a new animated video explaining the Washington Bridge rebuild timeline, including foundation work now underway and an expected opening in fall 2028. Public Safety & Surveillance: Rhode Island is moving to pause and review new automated license plate reader (Flock) installations statewide, as communities and lawmakers push back on privacy and misuse concerns. Courts & Accountability: In a Providence courtroom appearance, fugitive former R.I. doctor Ronald Fischer argued frozen assets block him from hiring counsel, as a judge set a deadline to find an attorney. Energy Policy: Rhode Island regulators are weighing changes to net-metering rules that would reduce the cap for remote solar projects and adjust credits. Health Policy: A federal judge preserved ACA protections for gender-affirming care, blocking a Trump-era rule that had narrowed what insurers must cover. Education: Rhode Island officials celebrated U.S. News ranking Rhode Island’s high schools 8th in the nation.
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