AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNewport Black history: A new reflection argues Newport’s Black past was long erased by segregation and denial—and calls for keeping that history visible, not “overlooked.” Fishing & food: The FDA approved marketing scup as “golden sea bream,” a move Rhode Island’s Seth Magaziner backed to help fishermen sell the fish under a more appealing name. State budget: Rhode Island House lawmakers advanced Gov. McKee’s revised FY27 budget, keeping a millionaire’s tax but spreading the 3% income over-$1M hike across three years, with a $15.2B total. Clergy abuse reform: The RI Senate approved a bill reviving expired clergy abuse lawsuits via a two-year “revival window,” giving survivors a new path to court. Education & AI: Leaders gathered for Rhode Island’s second AI Summit to shape how colleges handle AI in teaching, ethics, and curriculum. Community calendar: The 2026 RI Day of Portugal Parade names Maria João “MJ” Albuquerque Martins and John Furtado as grand marshals. Health & caregiving: New guidance reaffirms Tylenol (acetaminophen) as first-line for pain and fever during pregnancy, while a separate piece highlights rising postpartum depression and the need for screening. Lifestyle reads: New mystery/thriller and romance picks are out for summer reading.
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