Daily Briefing: A rough day for a pair of RI pols

ALSO: There could be some good news if you're a fan of attending concerts at Gillette Stadium. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Wed Jul 26 2023 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. It was a bit of a rough day for a pair of R.I.'s elected officials on Tuesday. First, the state's Ethics Commission decided [to open an investigation into Gov. Dan McKee's lunch]( with the consultants hired to potentially redevelop the Cranston Street Armory. The Capital Grille meal cost $228, which McKee's share could be in violation of the state's $25 limit on gifts. [The Capital Grille Providence 3] The Capital Grille Providence. David DelPoio Meanwhile, the state's Republican Party is asking the Federal Elections Commission to[investigate debts incurred by House Finance Committee Chairman Marvin Abney's]( short-lived congressional campaign for possible violations of campaign finance law. Abney ultimately failed to qualify for the First Congressional District ballot but did accept a $50,000 loan earlier in his campaign from a supporter, which would be in violation of campaign limits, according to the complaint. Find all the details as reported by The Journal's Patrick Anderson, who has the full stories on both complaints. Enjoying the Daily Briefing? Share your thoughts with me at frichmond@gannett.com. WORTH A READ 💊 Koi fish, bananas and puppies: [the ingenious ways smugglers bring illegal drugs into the US]( 🎶 This could be good news if you attend concerts at Gillette Stadium. [With concert ticket prices soaring Massachusetts lawmakers are trying to bring them back to Earth.]( 📰 A former CVS vice president says the company made him [the fall guy in a harassment scandal]( in a new lawsuit. [Today's Weather]( 🌤️ Partly sunny and very warm. Highs in the upper-80s. TOP STORIES [When a seal, sea turtle or whale needs help in RI, call Mystic Aquarium]( [The juvenile gray seal that was ensnared by fishing line on Block Island is recovering from its injuries at Mystic Aquarium. Rescued animals are returned to the wild whenever possible.]( A seal with a fishing line around its tail? That’s them. A whale that washes up on shore? Call them. A sea turtle too cold to move? That’s them, too. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Mount Pleasant High School in Providence.]( [PPSD weighs options for Mt. Pleasant High School, including demolition]( PPSD and RIDE are considering whether to rehab or demolish Mount Pleasant High School and build anew. [READ MORE]( [Former East Greenwich resident, Monique Brady.]( [Jailed RI socialite allegedly friends with Ghislaine Maxwell in prison]( The East Greenwich swindler Monique Brady has reportedly made friends with Ghislaine Maxwell at FCI Tallahassee, according to the Daily Mail. [READ MORE]( [Crispy Chicken at Seoul Providence offers double-fried Korean boneless pieces of meat with choice of soy garlic sauce or spicy garlic sauce.]( [Providence welcomes three new restaurants. See what's on the menus]( These newest dining options offer a raw bar, modern diner and Japanese and Korean fusion. [READ MORE]( [Justin Denson works with young players at Corrigan complex in Fall River.]( [Troubled RI football recruit found humility — it paid off]( He was sought after by just about every major college football program in the country and on July 4, he verbally committed to Michigan State. [READ MORE]( Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](