AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoPrediction Markets Clash: The CFTC moved to intervene in Rhode Island’s lawsuit against Kalshi and Polymarket, arguing federal regulators—not states—should control event-contract wagering, as the legal fight over Rhode Island’s authority keeps escalating. White House Construction Fight: About 150 Democrats filed a brief saying Trump can’t demolish or build on White House property without explicit congressional consent and funding, with Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse among the signers. Rhode Island Housing Impact Debate: RIPEC says the state’s more than $644 million in housing investment since 2021 isn’t translating into enough production, while the housing executive office disputes parts of the report. VA Mental Health Trial: The VA is launching an MDMA-assisted therapy trial for veterans with PTSD and alcohol use disorder, enrolling 80 across Rhode Island and Connecticut. Energy Costs Watch: Federal forecasts warn summer 2026 electricity bills could rise as demand climbs, with some states facing especially high-cost markets. Medicaid Spending: Woonsocket Medicaid claims for ambulance and transport services jumped 51.2% in 2024, and Cumberland saw a 20.6% increase for alcohol and drug abuse treatment. Housing Affordability: Mortgage payments for new buyers rose in April, with the median monthly payment climbing to $2,152 as rates edged higher.
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