AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHomelessness Funding Fight: A federal judge in Providence blocked the Trump administration’s latest overhaul of homelessness grant rules, vacating HUD’s 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity and protecting Continuum of Care money that Rhode Island housing providers rely on. Privacy vs. Policing: South Kingstown voted unanimously to end and remove Flock license plate reader cameras after a privacy clash, adding to a growing Rhode Island backlash against automated surveillance. Cannabis Licensing Restart: Rhode Island reopened the adult-use retail marijuana licensing application process after litigation that had stalled the prior effort, with regulators moving to implement the amended Cannabis Act. State Water Watch: Rhode Island officials say manganese levels aren’t a concern in public water systems, while a URI study will still examine both public supplies and private drilled wells. Public Safety Tech Debate: A Rhode Island-focused discussion continues over whether Flock cameras are useful for investigations or too invasive for communities. Environment & Health: A report warns a tire chemical linked to road runoff could threaten Rhode Island’s native brook trout, even as current stormwater rules don’t track or limit it. Business & Community: Rhode Island Blood Center is opening its first Massachusetts donor center in Swansea to expand regional blood supply access.
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