AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoConsumer Protection: Rhode Island Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block Inc. over Cash App deceptive practices, alleging the company misled users about fraud protections and made recovery harder. Public Safety & Telecom: A bipartisan wave of state attorneys general is urging the FCC to tighten rules so scammers can’t buy legitimate phone numbers to fuel illegal robocalls and texts. Energy & Environment: Gov. Dan McKee vetoed a bill that would have required large buildings to report energy use, arguing it adds compliance burdens without support. Education & Construction: Charlestown residents heard concerns on a proposed Chariho unified elementary school plan that would move from the current Charlestown site to a two-building setup if referendums pass. Defense & Workforce: SENEDIA marked a milestone at CCRI Westerly Education Center, celebrating 10,000 trained submarine shipbuilding trainees. Local Infrastructure: Beavertail Lighthouse in Jamestown is launching a fundraiser to replace 33 lighthouse windows, with costs estimated at $150,000–$200,000.
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