AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoProvidence Politics: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley’s first 2026 mayoral ad goes on the attack, accusing State Rep. David Morales of wanting to cut police funding—while Morales’ campaign says he has no plan to defund the Providence Police Department. Ballot Access: Rhode Island’s signature deadline has narrowed the governor’s race to as few as five candidates, with verification and possible challenges still ahead before the Aug. 11 primary. Cash App Crackdown: A multistate settlement announced by Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill puts Block/Cash App on the hook for $45 million over alleged deceptive practices and fraud protections, with Rhode Island in the broader enforcement picture. Disaster Aid Fight: Rhode Island’s congressional delegation says Trump denied blizzard disaster relief for the state, calling it unacceptable and alleging politicized decision-making. Community & Health: AIDS Care Ocean State kicks off its Adopt a Family campaign with donations of turkeys and support for holiday needs for more than 500 Rhode Islanders affected by or at risk for HIV. Local Environment: Block Island and The Nature Conservancy invite residents to a horseshoe crab survey at Andy’s Way, highlighting why so many “shells” along the shore are actually molted exoskeletons.
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