AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSchool Policy Shock: Westerly High is testing Rhode Island’s upcoming “off and away” phone rule—students must power devices down and store them in backpacks all day, with confiscation and parent contact if rules slip. Legal Fallout: A Connecticut judge issued a gag order after a mayor spoke to the press during a wrongful conviction trial, warning jurors will be told to ignore coverage. Health & Rights: A new national push is reigniting debate over psychiatric drug “deprescribing,” with patients describing brutal withdrawal and doctors caught in the middle. Local Arts & Community: Beyond Walls swept the Northeast at the National Mural Awards, and Newington Children’s Theatre is staging “Aladdin Kids” with dozens of young performers. Civic Pressure Points: Waterbury won permission to end the school year four days early after water and weather emergencies stretched calendars. Sports Culture: The Connecticut Sun’s move to Houston is now official—setting up a Comets return in 2027.
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