AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCannabis Expansion: Tyson 2.0 is officially launching in Rhode Island, partnering with Reborn Roots to bring adult-use and medical products to the Ocean State. Local Public Safety & Privacy: Charlestown reported a public-access coastal camera stolen earlier this week, part of a URI/Sea Grant coastal resilience project (not a Flock system). Healthcare Labor: CVS pharmacists in Rhode Island voted to approve a strike sanction over unsafe staffing; no walkout is scheduled, but it’s a major negotiation step. Housing Costs: Rhode Island’s new non-owner-occupied property tax—dubbed the “Taylor Swift tax”—kicked in July 1, hitting seasonal out-of-staters with quarterly bills. Courtroom Focus (RI-linked): The Lindsay Clancy murder trial continues, with testimony zeroing in on psychiatric treatment and medication changes before the killings. Tech/Surveillance Backdrop: Flock Safety is losing municipal contracts nationwide as privacy and data governance concerns mount. Skywatch: Rhode Island won’t see totality in Wednesday’s solar eclipse, but partial viewing may be possible with proper eye protection. Arts & Community: TSF Newport will hold its 79th George Washington Letter reading on Aug. 16 at the Old Colony House, spotlighting religious freedom. Weather: Mostly sunny, around 85–87°F, with only a slight overnight shower chance.
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