AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoAmazon Ad Lawsuit Hits Rhode Island: The FTC and a bipartisan coalition of 22 states, including Rhode Island, sued Amazon over alleged “hidden surcharges” that inflated ad prices for more than a million advertisers over seven years, with plaintiffs estimating tens of billions of dollars in overcharges; Amazon denies wrongdoing and says its auction pricing is fair. Local Politics: Rep. Julie Casimiro resigned early from Rhode Island’s House after moving her residence out of state, ending a controversy over whether she still met residency rules. Housing & Affordability: A new report says mortgage payment affordability improved slightly in July as loan amounts fell, though rates remain a drag. Healthcare Operations: Indiana ended hospital ambulance diversions during overcrowding, a practice Rhode Island previously moved away from. Rhode Island Education: URI will lead a $4.6 million NSF consortium to expand engineering pathways and scholarships for students with financial need, building transfer routes from community colleges. Sports Betting Guide: A roundup notes Rhode Island’s regulated online sports betting market and licensed options.
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