AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLocal Governance: South Kingstown voted unanimously to end its Flock Safety contract and remove its approved cameras after resident pushback and an ACLU letter, reigniting debate over license-plate surveillance. Public Access & Accountability: An ACLU of Rhode Island report grades several Southern RI towns on online meeting access, finding livestreaming and archives are common but remote participation still varies. Education & Youth: Chariho FBLA got an $1,800 donation from Lickety Splits Ice Cream, and Narragansett’s Mariners Integrated Preschool earned a second straight five-star BrightStars rating. Community & Culture: Narragansett’s Blessing of the Fleet drew Gov. Dan McKee and Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, while the Beach Wrestling Championships return to Narragansett Town Beach for the first time since 2018. Economy & Work: Rhode Island jobless claims nearly doubled in July, with the unemployment rate rising to 4.5%. State Policy & Courts: A federal judge voided Johnston’s eminent domain land seizure, adding to Rhode Island’s legal fights over property takings. Tech & Safety: Attorneys general are urging the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Customer” rules to curb illegal robocalls.
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