AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLabor & Education: Gov. Dan McKee says his team is in direct contact with Teamsters Local 251 and First Student as contract talks continue, urging a “fair and swift resolution” for Rhode Island students, families, and drivers. Public Health: Hodo, Inc. recalled more than 10,000 cases of Lightly Fried Chili Crisp Tofu sold in 29 states after it found packaging ink “may have migrated into the product,” advising consumers not to eat and to return for a refund. Local Politics & Voting Rights: Rhode Island’s election-adjacent legal fight stays in the spotlight as New Hampshire asks a federal appeals court to quickly dismiss DOJ’s bid for unredacted voter rolls. Community & Philanthropy: BankNewport Charitable Foundation awarded $22,000 total—$15,000 to Star Kids and $7,000 to FabNewport’s Healthy Meals—supporting tutoring, after-school/summer programs, and summer meals for students. Higher Ed Research: LSU and URI won a $4M NSF grant to expand wetland science work, linking Louisiana delta wetlands and Rhode Island salt marshes to improve restoration planning. Safety Tech: A Rhode Island review of license-plate readers is underway under McKee’s direction, while Florida moved to revoke permits and require removal.
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