AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCash App Fraud Settlement: Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Kilmartin announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block over deceptive Cash App practices, including alleged failures to protect users from fraud and make it hard for victims to recover losses. Disaster Aid Fight: Gov. Dan McKee says Rhode Island will appeal after FEMA denied the state’s request for disaster aid tied to February’s blizzard, a denial that left the state without federal recovery support. School Funding Costs: A proposed retool of Rhode Island’s education funding formula could cost some towns millions, as lawmakers weigh how to share education expenses. Early Voting Rules: The Rhode Island elections board approved expanded early voting regulations, adding structure on identification, ballot handling, security, and voter conduct. Local Tragedy: Pawtucket identified three victims after a car plunged into the Seekonk River, with investigators detailing the search and recovery effort. Beach Safety: The Rhode Island Department of Health recommended swimmers avoid Third Beach (Middletown), Sandy Point (Portsmouth), and City Park Beach (Warwick) due to high bacteria counts. Public Corruption Case: Federal fraud charges were filed against yet another former Rhode Island state lawmaker, continuing a string of corruption cases.
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