AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDisaster Relief Fight: Gov. Dan McKee says FEMA again denied Rhode Island’s appeal for $19 million in federal blizzard recovery aid, calling it “a new low” and arguing the state met FEMA thresholds for the Feb. 2026 storm that brought hurricane-force winds and up to 37.9 inches of snow. Coastal Storm Prep: In response, Rhode Island lawmakers secured $6.348 million for upgrades to the Fox Point hurricane barrier to better handle severe weather. Medicaid Lawsuit Over Trans Care: Twenty-one Democratic-led states, including Rhode Island, sued HHS over a rule blocking Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care for youth under 18, with the change set to take effect Oct. 13. Local Politics: With the Sept. 9 primary days away, Rhode Island’s GOP CD2 candidates held their last debate, trading barbs over who’s “MAGA enough.” Primary Watch: The state’s General Assembly primaries are heating up, including Senate District 8, where Sen. Lori Urso faces a challenge from Gena Felix. Public Safety Tech: A national debate over Flock surveillance cameras is spilling into elections, with critics calling it mass surveillance and supporters citing crime-fighting value. URI & Community: URI is offering discounted tickets for the Sept. 12 football welcome-back game, and a URI water scientist shared insights on Nepal flooding after a glacial collapse.
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