AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealth Coverage & Costs: Rhode Island lawmakers added $19 million to the Individual Market Affordability Program to help offset premium spikes after federal enhanced tax credits expired, but enrollment still fell 20% in 2026 as HealthSource RI saw fewer people sign up. Campaign Politics: Gov. Dan McKee’s bid faces fresh pressure as his hometown Democratic committee endorsed challenger Helena Foulkes, and McKee’s campaign continues a hard push against CVS-linked Foulkes. Education Workforce: A proposed FY27 budget amendment would put $750,000 toward expanding Rhode Island’s multilingual educator pipeline and dual language programs amid staffing shortages. Housing for Health Needs: Crossroads Rhode Island hit a construction milestone on a permanent supportive housing project in Providence, advancing 35 apartments for medically vulnerable adults experiencing homelessness. Food Assistance Fight: Michigan AG Dana Nessel joined a coalition urging Congress to restore SNAP benefits and protect food aid in the Farm Bill. World Cup Shock: Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss Ghana’s opener after a Canadian court rejected his visa appeal. Local Business & Awards: Providence’s Loma won a James Beard Award for Best New Bar, adding to New England’s strong showing. Public Safety: A Cumberland man faces felony charges after allegedly throwing a trash can at a moving motorcycle during a Providence festival.
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