AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoProvidence Mayoral Primary: With two days left, Brett Smiley and David Morales are crisscrossing the city on Labor Day, arguing over public safety, city services, and whether “national issues” matter—while polls suggest a tight Democratic nomination race. Statehouse Politics: Gov. Dan McKee heads into a tough Democratic primary rematch against Helena Foulkes, with campaign focus on the Washington Bridge reconstruction delays and broader frustration with how state government “works with a powerful few.” Local Economy: The Fed’s Beige Book says New England’s economic activity edged up, but businesses are more worried about inflation, energy costs, tariffs, and interest rates. Community Funding: BankNewport Charitable Foundation awarded $26,000 to Rhode Island youth programs, including tutoring, healthy meals, and literacy/arts/social-emotional learning. Nature & Health: Experts say Cape Cod hummingbird feeders can stay up during migration but should be cleaned weekly and taken down in cold weather; a separate report warns Rhode Island-listed rugosa rose can be invasive in some landscapes. Sports: Monday’s local scoreboard roundup and a Providence-area sports schedule item were published.
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