AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCharter Schools: Gov. Dan McKee signed a three-year moratorium on new and expanded Rhode Island charter schools, citing declining enrollment and budget pressure; the law also permanently lowers the charter cap and blocks De La Comunidad Bilingual Public Charter School from opening after preliminary approval. Federal Crackdown: U.S. prosecutors announced charges against 26 people tied to a Providence-area street-gang enterprise alleged to have operated since at least 2013, involving violence, fentanyl and other drug trafficking, firearms, and fraud. Local Justice: A re-do of Providence Sgt. Joseph Hanley’s disciplinary hearing is set to begin July 8 after a long legal fight over allegations he assaulted a handcuffed suspect in 2020. Environment & Infrastructure: North Kingstown says it plans to sue the EPA over a proposed $150M Quonset sewage treatment plant tied to biosolids pyrolysis, while RIDEM reports Phase 1 restroom upgrades are complete at Burlingame Campground. Health Workforce: New Mexico expanded physician loan repayment to tackle shortages, highlighting how states—including Rhode Island—are using debt relief to recruit doctors. Community & Culture: Rhode Island Pride marks its 50th anniversary this weekend, reflecting on the 1976 fight for LGBTQ+ visibility and parade access.
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