AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoImmigration & Courts: A Rhode Island federal judge kept in place a ruling blocking the Trump administration’s asylum-processing freeze, denying USCIS’s request to pause the order while an appeal plays out. Elections: The Rhode Island Board of Elections approved new early-voting rules, formalizing how local boards run in-person voting and clarifying protections for voters. Public Health & Safety: The Rhode Island Blood Center declared a blood emergency after supplies fell below a two-day level, urging eligible donors to give now. School Policy: Rhode Island AG Peter Neronha joined a lawsuit by 15 Democratic-led states challenging Trump administration cuts to a $1 billion school mental health grant program. Labor & Politics: The Rhode Island AFL-CIO said it made no endorsement in the governor’s race, while backing Secretary of State Gregg Amore and Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos. Community & Culture: The 63rd Wickford Art Festival drew artists back to Wilson Park, with longtime and new creators selling work on site. Environment: Air quality alerts remain in effect as wildfire smoke continues to blanket New England, with guidance to limit exposure.
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