AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFederal Courts, Voting & Immigration: California AG Rob Bonta and a coalition of 24 attorneys general (including Rhode Island) sued in federal court in Rhode Island to block DHS/FEMA from withholding disaster and counterterrorism grant money unless states adopt Trump-favored election rules and cooperate on immigration enforcement. The challenge targets requirements tied to hand-marked paper ballots, post-election audits, voter-roll checks, and the threat of grant termination. Housing Costs: A new report says Rhode Island renters need to earn $31.71 an hour to afford a typical two-bedroom apartment—nearly double the state’s $16 minimum wage—highlighting a widening affordability gap. Public Safety & Health: Rhode Island Blood Center and Connecticut Blood Center declared a blood emergency as inventories fell below a two-day supply, urging donations during peak summer trauma season. Local Business/Community: Ocean Community YMCA’s Camp Watchaug in Charlestown received a new motor-powered boat through a gift from the Watch Hill Yacht Club Sailing Association and an anonymous donor. Culture: Newport Jazz and Folk festival history and Rhode Island’s summer scene get a spotlight, alongside weekend picks for events and activities.
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