AGP Executive Report
Last update: 38 minutes agoProvidence Mayoral Shakeup: Democratic Socialist David Morales defeated incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley in the Sept. 9 primary, setting up a November fight that’s already drawing national attention over housing and Israel/Gaza politics. Statehouse Aftermath: Helena Foulkes, who beat Gov. Dan McKee in the Democratic primary, says she’ll broaden beyond Democratic voters and focus on housing, health care, and the cost of living. ACA Legal Fight: Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a 22-state coalition urging a federal appeals court to uphold a ruling blocking Trump administration changes that would make ACA coverage harder to keep and drive up costs. Elections & Data: A federal judge dismissed a DOJ lawsuit seeking Minnesota voter rolls, continuing a string of setbacks for the department’s push for state-held election data. Rhode Island Energy: Rhode Island Energy tentatively agreed to buy 150 MW of onshore wind power from northern Maine, a land-based pivot after offshore wind setbacks and federal permit pauses. Public Health: The CDC said a Cyclospora outbreak tied to recalled lettuce is over, though the FDA investigation continues. Local Business: BankFive promoted two longtime leaders to first vice president roles in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
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