AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoConstruction & Labor Policy: Gov. Dan McKee signed two Rhode Island bills at the future Pawtucket High School site, backing Project Labor Agreement best practices—apprenticeships, fewer stoppages, and smoother labor harmony—plus clearer rules for public-private partnerships. Consumer Protection & Finance: Rhode Island is among states in a multistate settlement with Block, Inc. over Cash App fraud and misleading safety claims, with Block paying $45 million to states and completing promised consumer redress. Telecom Enforcement: Rhode Island’s AG joins a broad coalition urging the FCC to tighten rules so robocallers can’t buy legitimate phone numbers to scam people, after spoofing crackdowns shifted fraud to “real number” purchases. Tech & Infrastructure Debate: A growing backlash to data centers is disrupting major investments nationwide, as residents push back on power and water impacts. Local Business & Growth: Veolia formally closed its roughly $3B Clean Earth acquisition in South Providence, expanding hazardous waste treatment capacity. Housing Market Watch: Providence ranks as a hottest rental market, with demand outpacing supply and vacancies staying tight.
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