AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFederal Courts vs. Trump Disaster Funding: Rhode Island is at the center of a new multistate lawsuit filed in federal court in Providence, challenging DHS/FEMA rules that would tie billions in disaster and counterterrorism grants to election administration and immigration enforcement demands. Energy Costs in Focus: Gov. Dan McKee signed an executive order directing $28 million in emergency winter electric bill credits for Rhode Island households, while questions remain about how the plan will work alongside Rhode Island Energy’s proposed rate increase. Housing Affordability: A new report says Rhode Island renters need to earn $31.71 an hour to afford a typical two-bedroom apartment—far above the state’s $16 minimum wage. Public Health Watch: Rhode Island reported 10 cyclosporiasis cases statewide, with none in Washington County, as outbreaks continue nationally. Climate Policy Fight: Michigan AG Dana Nessel joined a coalition challenging an EPA rollback that would weaken deadlines for phasing down highly potent HFC greenhouse gases. Local Community News: The Ocean Community YMCA’s Camp Watchaug received a new boat donation to expand waterfront programming for kids.
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