AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTariff Fight in Federal Court: Rhode Island is among 25 states suing the Trump administration over new “forced labor” tariffs on 60 trading partners and the EU, arguing the move is a pretext to revive duties the Supreme Court already struck down and asking for a halt and refunds. Privacy at the Statehouse: A coalition of Democratic-led states also sued to block the federal government from accessing sensitive TANF recipient data, including Social Security numbers and immigration status. RI Election Reminder: Portsmouth voters get a clear deadline: Aug. 10 at 4 p.m. for new registrations/updates, plus poll worker training at 10 a.m. Local Tech & Privacy: Narragansett ended its contract with Flock cameras after a city council vote. Health Data Breach: Lifespan Physicians Group is under investigation after a breach exposed data tied to about 290,000 patients in Massachusetts and Vermont. Energy Savings for Manufacturers: A new Rhode Island net metering initiative links local hydro power to commercial users to cut electricity bills. Cost of School Starts: A Rhode Island-focused look puts the typical first-day school supply haul at about $175 per child, with families absorbing most of the increase. Providence Housing Agenda: Mayor Brett Smiley lays out a second-term plan centered on more housing, renter help, and neighborhood business support.
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