AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRobocall Crackdown: Rhode Island AG Anne Lopez joined a multistate push urging the FCC to tighten rules that block scammers from using legitimate phone numbers—after Americans lost nearly $2 billion to robocalls and texts. Retail Labor Shift: Rhode Island’s new self-checkout staffing rules are already reshaping grocery operations, with compliance tied to manually staffed lanes and dedicated monitoring. Transportation Work: RIDOT plans lane shifts on Route 37 in Cranston starting July 17 for phased bridge demolition over Power Road, part of a $142.8M bridge program through Summer 2028. Solar Construction: Utility work for the Revity Solar Farm is underway in Hopkinton along Route 3 and Route 216 as crews install underground electrical infrastructure to connect to Rhode Island Energy’s Bradford substation. Food Safety Recall: Aldi recalled frozen kimchi & tofu kimbap in multiple states, including Rhode Island, due to undeclared fish (tuna) allergen labeling. Local Industry Spotlight: Rhode Island-raised screenwriter Mike W. Rogers is gaining attention for his produced sci-fi script “Container,” highlighting the state’s growing creative-industry talent pipeline.
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