AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoHomelessness Funding Fight: New York AG Letitia James and a coalition of states and governors won a court order blocking the Trump administration from imposing unlawful conditions on Fiscal Year 2026 Continuum of Care housing funds, a move aimed at protecting permanent supportive housing and services. RI Courts & Accountability: Rhode Island’s Supreme Court upheld nearly $75,000 in attorneys’ fees against a pro se divorce litigant, citing frivolous, unsupported claims that unnecessarily dragged out the case. RI Cannabis Licensing: Rhode Island regulators reopened the retailer application process after federal court action and a new state law reset the rules, with online submissions now accepted through Nov. 23. Banking & Mergers: The Federal Reserve approved Banco Santander’s acquisition of Webster Bank, clearing the final step for a deal expected to close Aug. 20. Health Data Breach: Brown Health confirmed a major data breach tied to Lifespan Physician Group in Massachusetts, affecting more than 311,000 people and triggering identity protection offers. Coastal Resilience: A community session in Rhode Island focused on Corn Neck Road resilience and dune restoration, with three preliminary beach pavilion design options discussed. Local Politics: Gov. Dan McKee issued a statement honoring former Sen. Stephen D. Alves, directing flags be lowered.
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