AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFDA & Consumer Markets: Rhode Island Rep. Seth Magaziner says the FDA will let retailers market scup (porgy) as “golden sea bream,” a name change aimed at boosting demand for Atlantic fishers. State Budget & Policy: Rhode Island House lawmakers approved a revised $15.2B fiscal 2027 budget that keeps a millionaire’s tax but spreads the 3% income hike over three years, plus advances a long-debated inspector general idea. Local Education: Providence leaders held a forum defending readiness to return schools to local control on July 1 after years of state oversight. Elections & Courts: A Rhode Island Senate panel advanced a bill to revive time-barred childhood sex abuse claims, setting a revival window if approved. Health & Long-Term Care: CMS rankings highlighted multiple Rhode Island nursing home size leaders and noted wide variation in ratings and fines across counties. Public Safety & Community: Hull police plan extra staffing for a potential “large gathering” at Nantasket Beach, citing zero tolerance for disorder and parking violations. Sports & World Cup: Ghana’s Black Stars arrived in Providence to continue 2026 World Cup preparations ahead of friendlies and Group L matches. Business & Recalls: Raymour & Flanigan recalled thousands of powered sofas and recliners sold in RI after reports of smoking and fires. Environment & Infrastructure: Misquamicut State Beach in Westerly completed a $1.8M entrance project to add lanes and ease summer traffic.
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