AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoHousing & Taxes: A RIPEC analysis says Rhode Island property tax increases jumped sharply in fiscal 2026, with more towns exceeding the 4% levy cap and the burden increasingly shifting toward renters and businesses. Public Health: Rhode Island health and environmental officials say avian flu (H5N1) was confirmed at Antonelli Poultry in Providence; about 445 birds were euthanized and the market will be closed for cleanup and sanitation. Healthcare Workforce: The General Assembly approved a new commission to study safe hospital staffing ratios, with quarterly updates required as lawmakers weigh patient safety, workforce stability, and hospital costs. Prediction Markets: The CFTC escalated its fight over prediction market jurisdiction by suing New Mexico, adding to a growing list of states challenging federal oversight. Diplomacy & Energy: Trump says a U.S.-Iran agreement is complete, with the Strait of Hormuz set to reopen and a 60-day follow-up negotiation period ahead. Legal Aid: Rhode Island AG Dave Sunday led a bipartisan push to keep funding the Legal Services Corporation in the next federal budget. Local Business: Bristol County Savings Bank reported loan and income growth, highlighting new lending and branch expansion plans.
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