AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRetail & Labor Policy: Rhode Island signed a law limiting grocery self-checkout lanes to three per staffed checkout, aiming to keep human lanes available for shoppers and reduce strain on workers. Public Health & Environment: Rhode Island will phase out the sale of first- and second-generation rat poisons starting in 2027, with exemptions for licensed commercial applicators and certain public uses. Local Business: A new bakery, “cake,” opened on Castle Street, offering made-from-scratch cakes plus savory items like hand-rolled bagels and pies. Workforce & Industry: A week of coverage highlights the widening U.S. skilled-trades gap, with construction and other sectors facing major shortages of electricians, plumbers, welders, and related roles. Regional Housing Watch: Realtor.com’s 2026 housing report card gave Rhode Island a failing grade, citing affordability pressure and slower homebuilding. Insurance Costs: Rhode Island insurers are seeking double-digit health premium hikes again, as the state pushes back. Business Leadership: Hub International named Paul Collins Northeast Area President, expanding leadership across HUB Northeast and HUB New England, including Rhode Island. Food & Fraud: Federal court in Worcester saw SNAP fraud pleas tied to a scheme that allegedly used stolen identities across Massachusetts and Rhode Island to stock a restaurant.
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