AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoState Courts: Gov. Dan McKee nominated Superior Court Judge Luis Matos to the Rhode Island Supreme Court, skipping former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi; lawmakers say they won’t consider any nominee until after the Nov. 3 election. Local Governance & Privacy: Flock Safety’s license-plate reader business is losing municipal contracts as cities cite privacy and data-ownership concerns, adding fuel to Rhode Island’s ongoing surveillance-camera debate. Economy & Health: A GAO report says major grocery retailers, including Walmart, employ thousands of workers who rely on SNAP and Medicaid—raising fresh questions about “starvation wages” and taxpayer support. Public Health: Foodborne illness coverage is spiking nationwide, with experts pointing to multiple outbreaks of Cyclospora and other pathogens as summer headlines intensify. RI Business & Defense: L3Harris opened a $6 million Rhode Island facility at ProvPort in Providence to produce undersea training systems for the Navy and allied forces. Community Events: The Washington County Fair returns in Richmond with livestock, country music, and family attractions, while Kinney Azalea Gardens launches “Kids @ Kinney” nature learning for children.
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