AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCybersecurity & State Workers: Beacon Mutual says a January cyberattack exposed personal data for about 132,000 Rhode Islanders, including roughly 4,500 current and former state employees, with the breach handled through a third-party workers’ comp administrator. Flood Resilience: A town is asking residents to share flooding stories again through June 1 as it finalizes a FEMA-ready mitigation plan after months of surveys and meetings. Sports Betting Regulation: Attorney General Dave Yost and 41 AGs urged the CFTC to recognize state authority over sports-related prediction markets, arguing platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi function like unregulated sportsbooks. Cannabis Leadership: Gov. Dan McKee nominated Michelle Reddish, head of the Rhode Island Cannabis Office, to chair the Cannabis Control Commission; the pick now goes to the Senate. Community & Inclusion: Special Olympics Rhode Island kicks off its Summer Games with “Truck Day” ahead of a May 29–31 event expected to draw 1,200 athletes. Local Health & Safety: Rhode Island track athletes qualified for the NCAA East First Round, with multiple Rams set to compete starting Wednesday. Invasive Species Watch: Experts warn the Asian needle ant is spreading and can cause painful stings and severe allergic reactions.
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