AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoProvidence Politics: Rhode Island lawmakers are weighing whether to override Gov. McKee’s veto on a climate/building emissions measure, with House Speaker Matt Blazejewski saying the bill is about requiring large buildings to measure and report carbon use. Statehouse Tech: Lawmakers this session made some progress on AI rules, including guardrails for “AI companion” models when users express self-harm or suicidal thoughts, while broader fights over data centers stalled. Legal & Rights: A federal judge dismissed a DOJ bid to force West Virginia to release unredacted voter data, and Rhode Island’s secretary of state says the move reflects limits on federal election demands. Homelessness & Heat: Emmanuel House in Providence is open as a daytime cooling center through July 16, offering a place to cool off and continuing overnight shelter. Local Governance: Woodbury unveiled a permanent display of a historic painting donated by the Crawford family, now housed in the Town Clerk’s office. Public Safety: Attorney General Russell Coleman says Kentucky is joining a 48-state push to crack down on scam calls and texts, urging stronger FCC rules. Education Mental Health: Fifteen Democratic-led states sued the Trump administration to stop cuts to a $1 billion school-based mental health grant program.
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