AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSchool Mental Health Lawsuit: Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha is part of a 15-state suit aiming to block Trump administration cuts to a $1 billion school-based mental health grant program. EPA Emissions Fight: Maryland AG Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition urging the EPA not to delay Tier 4 vehicle emissions standards, warning it would postpone health protections. Kennedy Center Scrutiny: Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse says whistleblowers allege rushed, improper Kennedy Center renovations tied to Trump events, including claims about contracting and costly rework. Rhode Island Jobs: The state unemployment rate rose to 5.6% in August, the highest since last October, with 700 jobs lost in the month. Water Worries in South County: Drought and outdoor water bans are pushing officials and scientists to rethink turfgrass and lawn rules. Election Administration: R.I. Secretary of State Gregg Amore says DOJ correspondence was meant to intimidate election officials over voter-roll compliance. Robocall Crackdown: Attorneys general, including Rhode Island’s Anne Lopez, are pressing the FCC to tighten rules that keep scammers from using legitimate phone numbers. Local Politics: North Kingstown residents are debating whether the town is “heading in the right direction,” with arguments focused on growth, traffic, schools, and character. Arts & Culture: The Kennedy Center allegations and broader arts oversight continue to draw national attention.
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