AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSupreme Court Nomination: Gov. Dan McKee nominated Superior Court Judge Luis Matos to fill Rhode Island’s open seat on the state Supreme Court, moving the pick to legislative approval and sidestepping former House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi amid an ongoing ethics fight. Local Government & Surveillance: In Providence’s mayoral race, Flock license plate readers and the future of Kennedy Plaza are emerging as key fault lines, with candidates clashing over privacy and data-sharing. Housing & Courts: A federal judge is set to decide who can apply for major L.A. homelessness funding after HUD suspended the lead agency, a reminder of how quickly housing dollars can get tied up in litigation. Election Politics: Rhode Island’s Democratic attorney general candidates faced a live TV debate, sharpening contrasts on records and readiness for the state’s top law enforcement job. Community & Culture: A Narragansett powwow in Charlestown drew thousands, with leaders framing it as both celebration and a statement of continued sovereignty. Public Safety & Accountability: A Prison Policy Initiative report argues public conviction registries are spreading beyond sex offenses and can create lasting barriers to housing and work.
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