AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoRhode Island Primary Countdown: Rhode Island voters head to the polls Wednesday, Sept. 9, with the Democratic governor rematch front and center: Gov. Dan McKee faces businesswoman Helena Foulkes, and polls show McKee trailing badly as the race turns on housing, jobs, and healthcare. Local Governance: A Richmond town council adopted a municipal social media policy that would disable public comments on official town accounts, tightening how residents can interact online with town officials. Food Assistance Fight: A proposed federal bill would end the SNAP Restaurant Meals Program, which lets eligible people use EBT at certain restaurants in states including Rhode Island. Gun Policy Pushback: Attorneys general, including Rhode Island’s Kwame Raoul coalition partners, are challenging an ATF rule aimed at easing registration for military-grade weapons. Election Security & Voting Access: Multiple state AGs are in court over USPS mail-voting rules, with temporary blocks issued while cases proceed. Community & Culture: Providence welcomed its first Peach Cobbler Factory location on Federal Hill, bringing Southern desserts to the Ocean State. School Support: A Rhode Island-linked school lunch report highlights how states are expanding access to breakfast and lunch programs.
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