AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCar Costs, Reimagined: Americans are paying more to own a car in 2026, with insurance alone averaging nearly $2,700 a year and traditional buying or leasing locking drivers into multi-year commitments—now newer, more flexible options like month-to-month leasing models are gaining attention. Energy & Grid Politics: New England governors, including Rhode Island’s Dan McKee, have urged federal regulators to reject a proposal that could raise electricity transmission rates, arguing it would hit ratepayers and weaken regional affordability. Local Business & Community: Rockland Trust is expanding its Providence investment management presence, while Coastal1 Credit Union donated 1,000 soccer balls statewide and BankFive marked a veterans flagpole ceremony with a $75,000 gift. Health & Legal Watch: A Rhode Island ethics ruling says clients are entitled to their client file materials, but not an attorney’s work product, and a separate national piece highlights new scrutiny of medical group governance rules. Memorial Day in Rhode Island: Ceremonies and tributes continue across the state, including a Portuguese and Luso-American veterans observance and other local remembrance events.
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