AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHomelessness Funding Fight: A Rhode Island federal judge struck down the Trump administration’s 2026 homelessness funding plan, saying HUD skipped required public notice-and-comment steps and could shift money away from permanent housing. Tribal Land & Disaster Aid: A judge blocked an earlier Trump-era attempt to remove the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s land from federal trust, and FEMA later declared disaster aid after a February blizzard damaged tribal property. Local Power vs. Property Rights: In Johnston, a judge ruled the town’s seizure of a 31-acre parcel was void because it lacked legal authority, after officials moved to stop a planned affordable housing project. Guestworker Wage Update: The U.S. Labor Department set higher 2026-2027 AEWRs for H-2A farm workers, with changes tied to new wage data and skill levels. Workforce & Health Policy: States are preparing for new Medicaid “work” checks for disabled people, a move critics say forces many to choose between benefits and employment. Sports Betting Push: Rhode Island-area readers are being targeted with new Kalshi and ProphetX promos tied to NFL markets and bonuses. Business & Community: Warren officials say new Veterans Field lighting is on track for a Sept. 1 target after delivery of poles and fixtures.
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