AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoU.S. Senate Shake-Up: South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham died at 71 after a “brief and sudden illness,” and attention immediately turns to how his seat gets filled ahead of November. Election Process: A new explainer breaks down how Senate vacancies are handled under the 17th Amendment and state law, noting most states allow governors to appoint interim senators while Rhode Island requires a special election. Rhode Island Courts & Money: The Rhode Island Supreme Court ruled a woman can keep a $4 million scratch-off jackpot after her divorce, saying the ticket wasn’t marital property. Jobs Watch: Rhode Island’s unemployment rate rose to 5.6% in August, the highest since last October, with the state losing 700 jobs that month. Environment & Health: Maryland attorneys general pushed back on an EPA plan to delay Tier 4 vehicle emissions standards, arguing it would postpone health protections. Local Politics: North Kingstown residents are debating whether the town is headed “in the right direction,” with fights over development, traffic, and costs. Business & Consumer Tech: A proposed law would force self-checkout retailers to offer a 10% discount, echoing similar Rhode Island discussions. Ocean State Science: Researchers captured rare video of a great white shark feeding off Rhode Island near Block Island.
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