AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLocal Housing & Insurance: Rhode Island’s vehicle total loss threshold bill is headed to Gov. Dan McKee after clearing the General Assembly, raising the mark from 80% to 85%—a change that could keep more damaged cars in the repairable category and affect collision shop workloads. State Policy: McKee signed “Casey’s Law,” boosting penalties for road rage incidents tied to misdemeanor convictions, including extra fines and longer license suspensions. Community & Flood Resilience: FEMA says more than $17 million in hazard mitigation funding is available for New England projects, including Rhode Island shoreline and flood-risk work. Local Business: Centreville Bank opened its first Providence branch in Olneyville, expanding its community banking footprint and partnering with the Providence Children’s Museum for a free day of play. Courts & Immigration: In a Rhode Island federal court filing, USCIS defended its pause on certain immigration benefits for Nigerians and other “high-risk” countries, citing concerns about document reliability and record-keeping. Arts: Providence Art Club opened two new free exhibitions, including a two-person show and its annual National Open Juried Exhibition.
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