AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSquidpocalypse in Narragansett: A tractor-trailer rollover spilled a “substantial portion” of a squid load onto a Rhode Island roadway, creating a strong odor and shutting lanes for hours while crews cleared the mess; police say the driver and passenger weren’t hurt and the state police commercial unit is investigating. Early Voting Starts in RI: Rhode Island voters can begin casting ballots in their party’s races; officials say nearly 10,000 people have requested mail ballots, with early voting running through Sept. 8. Jobs Report: Rhode Island-based jobs rose by 700 in July, while the unemployment rate fell to 3.9%. Woonsocket License-Plate Cameras: Woonsocket officials highlighted a Flock camera alert that helped lead to an arrest, even as Gov. McKee orders a 60-day State Police review of the technology. URI Innovation Boost: URI received $2.5 million from the Office of Naval Research to expand a program turning maritime and energy research into startups and products. Westerly Trans Athletes: The Westerly School Committee rejected a request to ask the RI attorney general whether its transgender athlete protocol conflicts with a recent Supreme Court ruling. Local Public Safety Tech: A crash involving an e-bike in Johnston led to the arrest of a 33-year-old man on a bench warrant tied to drug charges.
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