AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoElection Integrity & Cybersecurity: President Trump renewed claims that China infiltrated about 220 million U.S. voter files, releasing declassified records and sparking fresh debate over election-data security and public trust. Federal Court Fight on Tuition: The U.S. Justice Department sued Maryland over in-state tuition for undocumented students, arguing it violates federal law and asking for an injunction—part of a growing national legal push. Rhode Island Politics & Representation: A new look at Rhode Island’s statehouse races highlights a broader problem: fewer candidates are running, with Common Cause Rhode Island warning that less choice weakens democracy. Local Governance & Housing: Rhode Island’s “Taylor Swift tax” on high-value second homes took effect July 1, drawing criticism from longtime owners who say it hits generational properties. Energy Policy: Rhode Island Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition challenging a federal freeze on wind project reviews, arguing it unlawfully blocks development. Business & Jobs: Providence-area legal news: Brian Cafferty joined Partridge Snow & Hahn’s real estate team. Science & Food Safety: FDA issued an update on a Cyclospora outbreak tied to Taco Bell shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico, with dozens hospitalized.
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