AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFederal Courts & Immigration: A judge in Rhode Island struck down Trump-era immigration policies that left people from 39 countries in “indeterminate legal limbo,” ordering asylum and other immigration processing to restart. DOJ Accountability: In a separate Rhode Island case, a judge referred DOJ lawyers for possible discipline after finding they misled the court in a subpoena fight involving Rhode Island Hospital’s transgender youth care. State Budget & Taxes: The Rhode Island House approved a $15.2 billion FY2027 budget, including a phased-in millionaires tax, with Republicans voting no and Democrats touting added funding for health care, families, and transit. Local Housing: Narragansett’s Affordable Housing Trust Collaborative secured dedicated municipal funding—$50,000 minimum annually plus new revenue streams from the conveyance and hotel taxes—while raising income eligibility to 120% of area median income. World Cup & Public Health: With World Cup travel ramping up across U.S. host cities, officials warn that weakened federal public health capacity could raise risks from infectious diseases. RI Culture & Community: Providence Roller Derby opens its home season in Warwick with a themed bout featuring the Providence River Rats vs. the Ravens.
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