AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRI School Board Shakeups: Glocester and Foster-Glocester races are heating up with new faces in Glocester and all Foster seats up for re-election, plus leadership questions raised by returning candidates. Health & Food: A massive new study links higher ultra-processed food intake to higher risks of cancer, obesity, diabetes and early death. Permitting Reform: Rhode Island’s Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse helps unveil a bipartisan permitting overhaul aimed at speeding energy projects and lowering costs. Mahjong Mania: Main Line Mahjong launches the nation’s first mahjong studio franchise model, betting on the game’s explosive popularity. Arts for Attendance: Rhode Island research finds sustained arts participation—especially music—can help reduce chronic absenteeism. Music & Community: Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band complete their 50-state tour with a Newport performance honoring local veterans. Film Buzz: Anne Hathaway’s “Verity” opens with mixed early reviews, with critics split on how campy it gets. Sports: UFL confirms AJ McCarron will coach Rhode Island’s new team in 2027. Local Spotlight: Johnston faces a whistleblower fire-department lawsuit alleging intoxication on the job, which Mayor Polisena denies.
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