AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRhode Island Health Care: Rhode Island Medicaid will stop covering Wegovy, Zepbound, Saxenda and the new Foundayo when prescribed only for weight loss, starting Oct. 1, 2026—while diabetes uses of GLP-1 drugs remain covered. Local Health & Community: A Pawtucket brewery is teaming up with the Rhode Island Blood Center on “Bee Positive,” an Octoberfest-style beer meant to boost blood donations after a summer of critically low supply. State Politics & Housing: In House District 39, incumbent Rep. Megan Cotter and challenger Jasmin Roy are both centering affordability, school funding, health care access and land-use decisions as voters head toward the Nov. 3 election. Environment & Wildlife: The Narrow River Preservation Association hosted “What Lives in the River,” letting families and students spot local wildlife up close while encouraging protection of the waterway. Energy & Utilities: Gov. Healey is urging the Trump administration to expedite federal review of a $300 million Algonquin gas pipeline capacity expansion tied to lower-cost gas for Eversource customers. Business & Local Life: Sandy’s Fine Food Emporium in Westerly has new owners as it heads toward its 75th anniversary, keeping the longtime family-market feel.
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