AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOrgan Donation Fundraiser: New England Donor Services is hosting its Sept. 19 Walk/5K at Polar Park, expected to draw 1,000+ people and benefit organ and tissue donation across Rhode Island and the region. Local Sports & Community: The Josh Piver Cup soccer tournament is heating up, with Chariho and Westerly set for an all-Rhode Island boys final and Stonington rallying to win the girls title. Banking & Local Aid: Centreville Bank opened a second Providence branch on Westminster St. and BankNewport awarded $5,000 for emergency help for Newport County households. Disability Services Expansion: Bristol County Savings Foundation committed $150,000 to renovate a Plainville day-services center for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. State Legal Watch: Rhode Island’s elections board rejected a recount request in the GOP gubernatorial primary, and the Rhode Island Supreme Court backed a ruling tied to UM/UIM coverage for a state worker. Public Health: Whole Foods recalled specific Cabricharme cheese sold in Rhode Island due to undeclared egg allergen risk. URI Campus News: URI celebrated the opening of its $99M Fine Arts Center renovation and new academic building. Immigration Policy: Multiple states, including Rhode Island’s AG Raoul in related coverage, are suing to block a Trump “public charge” rule that would broaden how public benefits affect green card decisions.
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