AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPharma Fugitive Arrest: A 70-year-old Rhode Island fugitive accused of horrific crimes was found hiding in the corner office of a Big Pharma company, after decades on the run under multiple aliases. Offshore Wind Grid Impact: Offshore wind helped New England cut reliance on oil-burning peaker plants during major heat waves, boosting reliability when demand spikes. Cannabis Licensing Fight in Cranston: A Cranston investor says the state erased its chance at the first adult-use retail cannabis license after a $500,000 investment—while banners target lawmakers tied to the licensing reset. Medicaid GLP-1 Squeeze: States are rolling back coverage of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, leaving patients facing steep out-of-pocket costs and potential rebound weight gain; Rhode Island’s cut starts Oct. 1. Pharmacists Expand Care: Rhode Island’s new law lets pharmacists run basic screenings like A1c and cholesterol tests and enter treatment arrangements, streamlining a previously complex approval process. Blood Supply Alert: Rhode Island Blood Center issued an emergency call for donors as inventories fell below a two-day threshold during peak summer trauma season. Immigration Tuition Court Battles: Federal judges continue striking down state in-state tuition and aid rules for illegal immigrants, including a major Illinois ruling. Tech & Cost Pressure: Chinese AI models are gaining U.S. traction as developers and companies switch for lower costs and strong performance.
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