AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoLegislative Race: Senate District 17 is Rhode Island’s only General Assembly race with four candidates on the Nov. 3 ballot: incumbent Thomas Paolino, Democrat Nelly Burdette and independents John Barr II and Jina Petrarca. Nearly 80% of legislative candidates are unopposed. Election Watch: The Department of State reports high turnout during the first 10 days of early voting. Voters will also decide five statewide referendum questions, alongside local measures including Providence’s Question 7, a proposed city investment policy that opponents say targets Israel. Consumer Protection: Rhode Island is the first state to sue Meta, alleging the company profited from scam ads on its platforms while failing to protect users. Clean Energy: The state plans two solar carport projects with battery storage and EV chargers at the Capitol Hill government campus, backed by federal and state funding.
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