AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoInspector General Push: Rhode Island House Speaker Christopher Blazejewski is backing an independent inspector general office, aiming to tighten oversight as federal support shrinks and state spending faces less room for error. E-ZPass Shock Fines: Lawmakers are moving to stop surprise penalties tied to E-ZPass transponders that die after about 10 years—often without drivers realizing it. AI for River Herring: The Nature Conservancy is testing AI to count river herring during Rhode Island’s spring run, replacing slow manual video checks to better track a declining population. Sports Spotlight: Mt. Hope’s boys’ lacrosse kept rolling with a 12-game win streak, while the boys’ volleyball streak snapped. Entertainment & Local Culture: Quahog Week kicks off May 17, and Ballet Rhode Island is staging a dance adaptation of “Machinal.” Betting Update: Bally’s won Rhode Island’s second online sports betting license, setting up a November launch.
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