AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPrediction Markets Clash: The CFTC moved to intervene in Rhode Island’s fight over whether the state can enforce gambling laws against federally registered prediction market operators like Kalshi and Polymarket, escalating a jurisdiction battle that’s already drawn multiple states into court. Housing Costs Scrutiny: A RIPEC report says Rhode Island’s housing strategy is producing too few units at too high a cost, arguing recent “enormous” investments aren’t translating into meaningful affordability gains for most residents. Local Governance & Development: North Kingstown’s Quonset Development Corporation board saw a new community member stress he won’t be “pushed around,” as major decisions set the stage for Electric Boat expansion and runway conversion planning. Medicaid Spending Watch: New data show Pawtucket Medicaid claims for ambulance and other transport services hit $512,793 in 2024, up sharply from 2023. State Policy & Public Safety: Rhode Island issued a statewide drought advisory, urging voluntary water conservation as precipitation deficits and low groundwater/stream flows persist. Elections & Privacy: Attorney General Jay Jones joined opposition to the federal KIDS Act, warning it could weaken child online protections and shift enforcement away from states.
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