AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRhode Island Civil Rights Act: The state Supreme Court ruled Rhode Island and its officials can be sued under the Civil Rights Act, clearing the way for inmates to pursue disability discrimination claims tied to how the Department of Corrections handled ankle injuries. Housing & Homelessness: Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha is part of a multistate push suing HUD over a new plan that would cap funding for permanent housing, a move critics say could force tens of thousands out of their homes. Elections: The Rhode Island Board of Elections approved new early-voting regulations to make in-person voting more uniform, including rules on identification, ballot handling, security, and conduct. Public Health: Rhode Island is rolling out free skin cancer screenings at select beaches and Lincoln Woods State Park, with dermatology teams handling private appointments. Consumer Safety: ALDI recalled kimchi and tofu kimbap sold in Rhode Island due to an undeclared tuna allergen that could be life-threatening. Community & Safety: Westerly imposed a short-term outdoor water-use curb after pressure dropped, following a leak at Misquamicut State Beach and further pressure problems. Sports & School Pride: Valley Breeze & Observer’s Spring All-Scholastics spotlight top RI student-athletes for academics and athletics.
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