AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEducation Funding: Rhode Island awarded $1.62M in Learn365RI grants to expand after-school and other out-of-school learning, with money going to Providence, Central Falls, Cranston, Newport, Pawtucket, Warwick, Woonsocket, East Providence and several other communities. College Readiness: Preliminary state data shows Rhode Island students more than doubled AP exam scores qualifying for college credit over five years, with 10,400+ scores of 3 or higher in 2026. Higher Ed Abroad: URI students Meghan Capuano, Ashley Ortiz and Kuranda Ruggiero won Gilman Scholarships for study abroad in Denmark, Spain and Tajikistan. Housing & Consumer Protection: A coalition of Democratic-led states, including Rhode Island, sued the Trump administration over a rule that could cut homeowners’ interest payments on mortgage escrow accounts. Homelessness Oversight: Federal officials faced court scrutiny as HUD and HHS officials attacked Los Angeles’ homelessness agency over alleged mismanagement. Local Privacy Fight: Reports say Flock Safety has lost or seen canceled municipal contracts amid privacy and data-ownership concerns. Community Support: Central Falls launched a Mobile Food Pantry to bring fresh food to neighborhoods, targeting transportation barriers for SNAP users.
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