AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFederal Funding Fight: The First Circuit upheld a court order blocking the Trump-Vance administration from freezing congressionally approved money tied to public health, climate resilience, and infrastructure—good news for Rhode Island-area nonprofits that rely on federal grants. Privacy vs. Policing: Narragansett became the second Rhode Island town to end its Flock license-plate camera contract, citing privacy concerns as the debate spreads to other communities. Cannabis Licensing: Rhode Island restarted its adult-use marijuana retailer licensing process after litigation blocked the prior effort, reopening the application portal under the amended Cannabis Act. Workforce & Housing Pressure: A new look at the housing affordability crisis shows seniors are increasingly stuck renting longer, raising risks of unsafe conditions and homelessness. Energy Jobs Uncertainty: Offshore wind setbacks are leaving workers and supply chains in limbo as projects pause and the industry’s promised economic boost fades. Local Business & Tourism: Charlestown’s 41st Seafood Festival returns this weekend, with new vendors and expected tens of thousands of visitors. Food Safety Demand Shift: Rhode Island farmers report higher demand for locally grown produce amid the Cyclospora outbreak.
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