AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPayroll Crisis in Rhode Island: State workers have filed a class-action lawsuit over a new $95 million payroll system, saying the Workday rollout has led to late and missing paychecks, underpayments, and missed overtime for thousands of employees. Global Health: The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo and Uganda a global health emergency, warning it may be larger than what’s being detected as officials cite delays and missteps that slowed early response. Public Health Watch: Ohio is seeing a surge in Lyme disease as tick season ramps up, with hundreds of cases already reported this year and tick-related ER visits rising sharply. Housing & Services Pressure: Rhode Island’s encampment sweeps are drawing renewed criticism as advocates say unsheltered residents lose the health care and support that cluster around encampments. Local Economy: Rhode Island’s unemployment rate hit its highest level in nearly five years, with the broader employment picture weakening in early 2026. Food Affordability: Stop & Shop announced lower everyday prices across all its New York and New Jersey stores, expanding a multi-state push to cut costs for shoppers.
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