AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAirline & Travel: JetBlue is doubling down on Fort Lauderdale by cutting routes and dropping destinations, including Providence, R.I., as part of a broader “JetForward” reshuffling that ends service at several airports. Housing & Local Politics: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley accuses City Council of obstructing a $1 million emergency RENT relief fund, escalating a fight over rental policy ahead of the Sept. 9 primary. Labor & Pay Transparency: Draft legislation would require employers to disclose salary or salary ranges in job postings, aiming to curb pay guesswork and late-stage surprises for applicants. Disaster Aid & FEMA: A new Associated Press analysis says Americans are waiting longer for federal disaster aid under President Donald Trump, with denials and delays hitting harder in states that didn’t support him. Health & Antitrust: Rhode Island and other states are moving to compensate consumers after a multistate $29.6 million Glenmark generic drug price-fixing settlement. Energy Reliability: Rhode Island Energy says a repaired submarine cable restored full service to Jamestown after 38 days out of service. Real Estate: Pawtucket logged its highest-priced home sale at $1.31 million, while a Green Hill Pond waterfront home in South Kingstown sold for $2 million. Business Moves: MEMIC expanded its Northeast underwriting team with a new hire covering small business accounts across Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.
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