AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoLocal Philanthropy: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated $1 million to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank ahead of their NYC wedding, with the nonprofit saying the gift will help buy more nutritious, culturally appropriate food as demand hits an all-time high. State Policy & Health Costs: A new look at ACA enrollment points to nearly 3 million fewer people covered in 2026, as subsidies expire and monthly premiums rise—while the administration frames the drop as a crackdown on improper enrollment. Energy & Affordability: Rhode Island consumer advocates say utility shutoff protections have ended and heat-driven bills are squeezing households, with thousands already disconnected and many more warned of potential shutoffs. Local Government & Clean Energy: Barrington approved a solar array on a capped landfill, authorizing up to $1.85 million and a downpayment, aiming to generate revenue by selling power back to the grid. Trade & Tariffs: Rhode Island’s attorney general urged the U.S. Trade Representative to drop Trump’s tariff plans, arguing they’re illegal and will raise costs for families. Workforce Development: SENEDIA’s New England submarine shipbuilding partnership surpassed 10,000 trainees across the region, positioning the program as both a national security push and an economic growth engine. Food Retail: Gov. Dan McKee signed a law blocking supermarket operators from using restrictive real-estate covenants to block future grocery use—an effort aimed at preventing food deserts.
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