AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPFAS Water Scare in Tiverton: A Providence Journal test found PFAS in a private well at more than 20 times Rhode Island’s safety limit, raising fears about how long contamination may have gone unnoticed and what nearby families could be facing. Flock Camera Backlash: Rhode Island communities continue to question automated license plate readers as privacy and data-sharing concerns drive contract cancellations and tighter safeguards nationwide, with Rhode Island towns including Glocester, Narragansett, and South Kingstown pulling back. Right to Repair Push: Rhode Island lawmakers are weighing bills that would let consumers fix more of what they own, following a national surge in right-to-repair laws. Democratic Primary Watch: Gov. Dan McKee heads into the Sept. 9 Democratic primary without party backing, trailing Helena Foulkes amid low ratings on roads, bridges, and the cost of living. Blue Economy Defense Investment: L3Harris opened a new 50,000-square-foot Providence facility at ProvPort to support undersea training systems for the U.S. Navy and allied forces. Local Business Recovery: Pat’s Pastured is back at the farmers market after a truck fire destroyed inventory and equipment, with community donations helping the farm rebuild.
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