AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoWorkplace Safety & Compliance: A new report on workplace safety managers highlights how OSHA’s push on chemical hazard communication, heat illness, emergency response, and workplace violence is forcing employers to tighten audits, training, and documentation—often across multiple sites. Retirement-Fund Rules: Rhode Island’s neighbors are weighing in on a Trump-era proposal that could steer more 401(k) money into riskier alternatives; Wisconsin DOJ and a coalition of AGs argue it could expose millions of workers to volatile assets. New England Accounting Industry: The Society of CPAs in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont is merging into the New England Society of CPAs, aiming to tackle a regional CPA workforce shortage and streamline advocacy. Energy Costs (RI): A Rhode Island Energy piece urges “whole home” cooling upgrades, including no-cost home energy assessments, to cut summer bills. Local Public Safety: Rhode Island’s wrong-way crash fixes—signage plus radar-triggered alerts—are cited as a model for reducing severe crashes. Tourism & Hospitality: Ocean House in Watch Hill is adding Sora, a sushi-focused dining spot with ocean views. Aviation/Space Watch: NASA confirmed a meteor explosion over northeastern Massachusetts that rattled homes across New England, including Rhode Island.
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