AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoImmigrant Rights Bills: Gov. Dan McKee ceremonially signed a package of Rhode Island laws aimed at protecting immigrants and ensuring proper legal channels when federal immigration authorities get involved, with advocates and lawmakers at Dorcas International. Pharmacy Access: A new RI law lets pharmacists perform basic screenings like A1c and cholesterol tests and expands collaborative practice options, effective July 1. Election/Disaster Funding Fight: Rhode Island and 24 other states sued the Trump administration over FEMA and DHS grant conditions that would require election changes and cooperation with immigration enforcement, arguing public safety funds can’t be used as leverage. Cannabis Licensing Reset: Regulators are restarting Rhode Island’s cannabis retail licensing process after lawmakers changed residency rules; about 75 applicants are set to receive $7,500 refunds. Public Health Watch: Local grocery stores are double-checking lettuce supplies amid a cyclosporiasis outbreak, pulling any recalled items and urging customers to wash produce. Local Business & Community: Narrow River Kayaks was acquired by The Kayak Centre of Rhode Island, keeping the paddling business locally owned and continuing rentals and tours. Workforce Housing at Quonset: A former Navy base industrial park in North Kingstown will add 140 units of workforce housing under a new ground lease.
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