AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFederal Funding Fight: Rhode Island and 25 other states (plus D.C.) sued the Trump administration in federal court over FEMA/DHS disaster and counterterrorism grant conditions tied to election changes and immigration enforcement, arguing the rules exceed federal authority and violate the spending clause. Statehouse Protections: Gov. Dan McKee ceremonially signed a package aimed at protecting immigrants and constitutional rights, including a new state right to sue federal officers who violate rights, plus limits on ICE at polling places and bans on warrantless civil arrests at courthouses. Cannabis Licensing Reset: Rhode Island regulators are restarting the cannabis retail licensing process after lawmakers changed social equity rules; about 75 applicants are set to get $7,500 refunds as the process reopens. Health Care Access: A new RI law lets pharmacists run basic screenings like A1c and cholesterol tests and expands collaborative practice options. Local Business & Community: Narrow River Kayaks in Narragansett was acquired by The Kayak Centre of Rhode Island, keeping it locally owned and continuing rentals and tours. Culture in Newport: newportFILM and the Newport Jazz Festival will host the world premiere of a documentary on pioneering photographer John Shearer at Rough Point July 30.
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