AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoElection Security & Foreign Influence: Trump’s administration released declassified claims that China acquired 220 million U.S. voter records, but voting and cybersecurity experts say the data likely came from public sources and that there’s no sign of election interference. RI Economy Watch: URI economist Leonard Lardaro reports Rhode Island’s May economic indicators improved, hinting the state may be easing out of recession—though not without setbacks. Water Infrastructure: U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse says the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unanimously advanced the 2026 Water Resources Development Act, a bipartisan push that could fund Rhode Island water and flood projects. Higher Ed Scrutiny: The State Department and other agencies plan tougher enforcement on colleges receiving money from foreign entities tied to U.S. government watch lists. Local Politics: Providence mayoral candidates Brett Smiley and David Morales faced off in a televised debate, framing the race as a fight over “municipal socialism” versus basic services. Public Safety: AAA and the FBI warn that vacation periods are prime burglary targets, with Rhode Island among the lower-rate states. Banking & Immigration Detention: Citizens Bank says it’s ending credit ties with two ICE prison contractors, GEO Group and CoreCivic, after protests. Health & Access: A national medical study presented at a retina conference finds Medicaid reimbursement varies widely by state, affecting patient access. Science & Community: Volunteers packed 15,000 backpacks with 80,000 school supplies for Rhode Island students ahead of August distribution.
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