AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoConsumer Finance & Enforcement: A multistate settlement secured $45 million from Block, Inc. (Cash App) over alleged misleading safety claims and weak fraud protections, with states requiring changes like live customer support and ending deceptive marketing. Public Safety & Telecom Policy: Rhode Island’s AGs joined a bipartisan push urging the FCC to strengthen rules that would block robocallers from accessing legitimate phone numbers—aimed at closing the shift from spoofing to buying real numbers. Local Elections: The Rhode Island Board of Elections approved expanded early voting regulations, adding structure on ID, ballot handling, security, and conduct for in-person voting. Disaster Relief: Gov. Dan McKee vowed to appeal FEMA’s denial of Rhode Island’s blizzard disaster aid request, arguing the White House is putting politics ahead of recovery. Housing & Rent Pressure: Zillow flagged Providence as a top “hottest” rental market, citing tight supply and fast rent growth. Transit & Growth: Amtrak advanced a New Haven-to-Providence capacity planning study to improve frequency, speed, and reliability across the Northeast Corridor. Business Expansion: Cumberland Farms’ parent filed to go public, outlining store refresh plans and broader expansion. Energy/Tech Backlash: A national trend shows data center projects facing growing local resistance, disrupting major investment plans.
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