AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLocal Politics: Cumberland’s Democratic Town Committee endorsed Helena Buonanno Foulkes over Gov. Daniel McKee, citing a need for “change in leadership” as McKee faces steep polling pressure. Immigration & Courts: USCIS says it will comply with a Rhode Island judge’s order to restart immigration and asylum processing after a federal halt left people in “legal limbo.” Public Safety: A child drowned at Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick, the fourth drowning there in five years, with officials urging caution around dangerous sandbar currents. Economy & Housing: RIPEC reports more cities and towns are exceeding Rhode Island’s 4% tax levy cap, shifting burdens toward renters and businesses as property values surge. Business/Local Labor: T.F. Green concession workers voted to authorize a strike over an expired contract, ahead of World Cup travel crowds. Environment/Health: Rhode Island confirmed H5N1 bird flu at a Providence poultry business, euthanizing 445 birds. Community & Culture: Providence’s Woonasquatucket River Greenway expansion drew a ribbon cutting, adding new access and a kayak/canoe launch.
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