AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPrediction Markets Fight: The CFTC has moved to intervene in Rhode Island’s lawsuit over whether the state can enforce its gambling laws against federally regulated prediction market platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket, arguing it alone controls the space. State Budget Watch: Rhode Island’s House Finance Committee is set to vote on Gov. Dan McKee’s nearly $15 billion budget, including the controversial millionaire’s tax and questions about whether an inspector general proposal makes it in. World Cup Late Hours: McKee signed a law letting municipalities temporarily extend bar and restaurant hours during World Cup matches—up to 4 a.m. for service and liquor until 3 a.m.—if local licensing boards approve. Health Care Leadership: Heywood Healthcare named Dr. Kavita Babu as its new chief medical officer and vice president of medical affairs. Higher Ed Investment: A new URI medical school is framed as a long-term bet on Rhode Island’s clinician pipeline and economy. Local Health Tech/Access: CVS Caremark will restore coverage of Zepbound later this year, potentially expanding access to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs. Marine Research: URI graduate researchers are studying how offshore wind structures affect Jonah crabs and local fisheries. Local Human Story: A Providence man detained by ICE for 56 days after a shoplifting arrest later dismissed is suing Cranston police and others.
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