AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDisaster Relief Fight: Gov. Dan McKee and Rhode Island’s congressional delegation are blasting the Trump administration after FEMA again denied the state’s $19 million appeal for February’s blizzard recovery, with FEMA saying winter weather isn’t a “backstop” for routine budgeting. Health Policy: Rhode Island is among 21 states and D.C. suing HHS over a rule that would block Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care for transgender youth, arguing states—not federal agencies—should decide covered services. Elections Watch: With the Sept. 9 primary days away, South County voters face key Democratic contests, including North Kingstown House District 31, where three Democrats are competing to replace a longtime seatholder. Public Safety Tech: Flock cameras are becoming a midterm campaign target as voters and candidates push back on AI-powered surveillance and data sharing. Sports & Community: Rhode Island’s season opener at Temple is set for Saturday, while Shriners of Rhode Island Charities Trust is buying about 1,080 Guardian Caps for 36 public high schools statewide. Local Economy: Home prices are cooling in many major markets nationwide, with listing prices down year-over-year in dozens of metros—an affordability shift that could ripple into Rhode Island’s housing conversation.
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