AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPrivacy & Policing Tech: Flock Safety is losing municipal license-plate reader contracts as cities cite privacy and data-governance concerns, including disputes over data ownership and sharing. Bridge Work: Rhode Island drivers should expect two short Mount Hope Bridge traffic stoppages Wednesday (Aug. 12) for dehumidification system work meant to prevent corrosion and extend the bridge’s life. Homelessness Funding Fight: A Rhode Island federal judge again blocked the Trump administration from diverting “Housing First” funds, saying HUD violated federal rules in trying to shift $4 billion away from permanent housing. Heat & Climate Reality Check: NOAA reports July 2026 was the hottest month on record across the contiguous U.S., adding to the growing pattern of more intense heat waves. Offshore Wind Jobs: A new report highlights how Trump’s offshore wind rollback has left workers scrambling as projects stall or vanish. Eclipse Watch (RI): Rhode Island will see a partial solar eclipse Wednesday, with best viewing conditions likely in New England. Animal Welfare: Miranda Lambert’s MuttNation Foundation and Tractor Supply are donating $255,000 in surprise grants to animal shelters nationwide.
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