AGP Executive Report
Last update: 35 minutes agoFederal Funding Fight: Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha co-led a lawsuit in federal court (filed in Rhode Island) challenging the Trump administration’s move to withhold billions in FEMA/DHS emergency preparedness money unless states adopt election rules favored by the administration and cooperate on immigration enforcement—conditions critics call unconstitutional “FEMA 3.0.” Energy Relief: Gov. Dan McKee signed an executive order sending $28 million in emergency relief to Rhode Island households facing a double-digit winter electricity price spike. Blood Shortage: Rhode Island Blood Center and Connecticut Blood Center declared a blood emergency as inventories fell below a two-day level during peak summer trauma season. Local Access: An ACLU-RI review says Warren and the Bristol Warren Regional District School Committee livestream and archive meetings, but still fall short on allowing remote public participation. Housing Costs: A new report finds Rhode Island renters need higher wages to afford a two-bedroom, pushing the state up the “most expensive for renters” rankings. Community Gift: Watch Hill Yacht Club Sailing Association and an anonymous donor gave the YMCA’s Camp Watchaug a new motor-powered boat to expand waterfront programming. Business/Deals: Mapfre agreed to buy Safety Insurance for about $1.54 billion in cash.
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