AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPharmacy Access Expansion: Rhode Island’s new law lets pharmacists perform simple screenings like A1c and cholesterol tests and enter broader treatment arrangements, cutting back on a previously complex approval process. Cannabis Licensing Reset: Regulators are restarting Rhode Island’s cannabis retail licensing after lawmakers removed the residency requirement that triggered lawsuits; about 75 prospective retailers will get $7,500 refunds. AI in the Workplace: Anthropic’s lower-priced Claude Opus 5 is rolling out to Rhode Island users, giving businesses more options even as adoption hurdles like training, cost, and trust remain. Public Health Watch: Local grocery stores are double-checking lettuce recalls amid a widening cyclosporiasis investigation tied to shredded iceberg lettuce, urging customers to wash produce. Local Business & Jobs: Narrow River Kayaks in Narragansett has been acquired by The Kayak Centre of Rhode Island, keeping operations locally and planning new tours. Housing for Workers: Quonset Business Park in North Kingstown will add 140 workforce housing units under a new ground lease, the first residential component since the naval base era. Cybersecurity Reminder: Chick-fil-A says some customers in 10 states and D.C. may have had loyalty accounts exposed via credential stuffing, not a direct breach of the company’s systems. Cost of Living: A new report finds Rhode Island renters need about $31.71 an hour to afford rent, highlighting ongoing affordability pressure.
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