AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRhode Island Politics & Governance: Providence mayoral candidates Brett Smiley and David Morales faced off in their first televised debate, with Smiley pitching practical city services and Morales arguing the status quo isn’t working for working families. Local Planning: Narragansett kicked off its comprehensive plan update process, with residents weighing in on housing, transportation, conservation, and other long-range priorities ahead of the town’s 10-year deadline. Public Safety & Health: Canadian wildfire smoke kept air quality alerts active across much of the Northeast, including Rhode Island, as thunderstorms moved through and haze lingered. Economy & Jobs: URI economist Leonard Lardaro says Rhode Island’s economy may be easing out of recession, pointing to improvements in retail sales and manufacturing indicators. Federal Policy Impact: Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Shelley Moore Capito hailed unanimous WRDA 2026 progress, a bipartisan package aimed at water infrastructure, flood risk management, and ecosystem restoration that would benefit Rhode Island. Science & Industry: The NSF Seafood Engine in New England won a $15M award to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture, linking partners across Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. Community & Culture: Westerly’s Johnny V’s Meatball Challenge returns Aug. 19 to raise money for Italian heritage education grants, with tickets already selling.
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