AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBanking & Consumer Finance: California AG Rob Bonta joined a multistate push to block Opportunity Financial’s bid to merge with BNC National Bank, warning a national bank charter could turbocharge triple-digit APR lending and undercut state consumer protections. Labor & Health Care: At a Wakefield CVS, pharmacy workers walked out after a union strike-sanction vote, citing staffing shortages and patient-safety concerns while CVS says it’s negotiated in good faith with some bargaining units. Housing & Markets: A new LendingTree/Visual Capitalist analysis highlights how the U.S. can face a housing shortage while still having about 14.5 million vacant homes, with high vacancy rates tied to seasonal and recreational properties. Local Business & Growth: Payless Auto Glass, serving Rhode Island and the region, was named to AGRR magazine’s 2026 Top Retailers list for the third straight year. Public Policy & Privacy: Glocester’s Town Council is set to revisit its Flock camera use amid privacy backlash, with opponents urging an end to the contract. Sports & Community: Rhode Island FC hosts Colorado Springs Switchbacks at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket.
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