AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoElections Fight: A federal appeals court says Michigan can keep key voter personal info private, dealing another blow to the Trump administration’s push for broader voter data access. Local Politics: Westerly candidates filed for Town Council and School Committee, with charter changes shaping which seats are up this year. Labor at T.F. Green: About 73 food and beverage workers at Rhode Island’s airport went on strike over stalled contract talks and pay, with Unite Here Local 26 calling it a minimum-wage problem. AI and Jobs: Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo’s new nonprofit, Raise Us, is launching a $500 million effort to help workers adapt as AI reshapes jobs, starting with pilot states including Rhode Island. Public Safety/Politics: Rhode Island signed a bill letting elected officials use campaign funds for home security equipment amid concerns about political violence. Drought Watch: Gov. Dan McKee issued Rhode Island’s first drought watch since 2002, urging conservation as groundwater and stream flows stay low. World Cup in RI: Ghana’s Black Stars are in Rhode Island ahead of a decisive match vs. Croatia, with Ibrahim Mahama pledging a bonus for qualification. Union Win in Public Media: Ocean State Media editorial staff voted to unionize with SAG-AFTRA, setting up bargaining for Rhode Island’s NPR/PBS newsroom.
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