AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoConstruction & Oversight: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (R.I.) says whistleblowers allege rushed, improper renovations at the Kennedy Center, citing problems like rusting steel, a reflecting pool rebuild, and a torn-up bathroom floor—while the center and White House reject the claims. Energy & Utilities: Work is underway on underground electrical infrastructure for the Revity Solar Farm in Hopkinton, with RIDOT permitting road cuts and restoration along Route 3 and Route 216 to connect to Rhode Island Energy’s Bradford substation. Transportation: RIDOT plans lane shifts on Route 37 in Cranston starting July 17 for phased bridge demolition tied to a $142.8M bridge replacement/rehab project, with full completion targeted for Summer 2028. Consumer Tech & Retail: Rhode Island’s self-checkout rules are part of a wider push for discounts and staffing requirements elsewhere, as lawmakers react to how self-service shifts labor onto shoppers. Food Safety: Aldi recalled frozen kimchi & tofu kimbap in multiple states, including Rhode Island, due to undeclared fish (tuna) allergen labeling. Public Safety: Hopkinton mourns Donald Hopkins Jr., killed in a motorcycle crash on Clarks Falls Road.
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