AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCash App Settlement: Rhode Island AG Peter Kilmartin’s office is part of a broader crackdown as AG Anthony G. Brown announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block over deceptive Cash App fraud protections and dispute failures. State Budget & Schools: A Rhode Island Foundation-led push would retool the education funding formula so the state covers more costs, with legislation already filed but stalled before the 2026 session ended. Energy & Climate Policy: Gov. Dan McKee vetoed a bill that would have required large buildings to report energy use, arguing it adds burdens without support for compliance. Disaster Aid: McKee vowed to appeal after FEMA denied Rhode Island’s blizzard disaster request; towns plan to pursue costs through insurance instead. Elections Administration: The Rhode Island Board of Elections approved detailed early-voting rules to standardize how local boards run in-person voting. Public Safety: Pawtucket identified three victims after a car plunged into the Seekonk River; investigators say the vehicle was recovered after hours of search. Real Estate Growth: Residential Properties opened a Watch Hill office, expanding its southern Rhode Island coastal footprint. Consumer Protection: Across the country, 49 attorneys general urged the FCC to tighten rules to stop scammers from buying legitimate phone numbers used for robocalls and texts.
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