AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoProvidence Politics: Democratic socialist David Morales upset incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley in the Providence Democratic primary, winning the nomination after a campaign that leaned hard on affordability and grassroots organizing. Statewide Elections: The same primary night delivered a major shock for Rhode Island Democrats as Gov. Dan McKee lost his renomination to Helena Foulkes, setting up a November rematch. Attorney General Race: Kim Ahern won the Democratic primary for Rhode Island attorney general, with her campaign facing scrutiny over the slow rollout of the state’s legal cannabis market. Health & Work Culture: PBN’s Healthiest Employers Awards highlighted Rhode Island firms building wellness into daily operations, from Neighborhood Health Plan’s mental-health focus to Centreville Bank’s embedded health benefits and Ocean State Job Lot’s free virtual medical and mental health visits. Federal Funding Fight: AG Nick Brown and a coalition reached a settlement blocking further Trump administration AmeriCorps cuts for FY 2026. Local Business/Community: IYRS is taking applications for its Glo Tech Scholarship supporting women in marine trades and advanced manufacturing. Higher Ed: URI will hold a ribbon-cutting Sept. 14 for its new Fine Arts Center.
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