AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElection Watch: With Rhode Islanders voting Tuesday, campaign finance disputes are escalating: Ken Block alleges Helena Foulkes’ party-funded mailers broke contribution limits, while GOP nominee Aaron Guckian reported less than $3,000 on hand and has yet to document a donor’s private-plane ride. Voters will also decide on a $100 million economic-development bond and a $120 million housing bond. State Economy: Rhode Island’s jobless rate is at its lowest since 2023, but the workforce is shrinking, raising questions about what’s behind the drop. Courts & Accountability: A federal judge ruled that Gov. Dan McKee’s aides violated Providence Councilor Miguel Sanchez’s free-speech rights when they fired him over pro-Palestinian posts. Separately, state officials indicted seven people in an alleged $2 million Medicaid fraud scheme involving AI-generated patient notes. Higher Education: Rhode Island College broke ground on a $73 million Whipple Hall overhaul that will create a cybersecurity education and training hub.
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