AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCannabis Licensing: Rhode Island lawmakers are moving to undo a residency requirement that has stalled retail marijuana licensing in federal court, with House passage of a bill by Rep. Scott Slater and Senate action by Sen. Jacob Bissaillon setting up a final Senate floor vote; the changes would restart the Cannabis Control Commission’s work and create a new application process within 60 days. Energy Costs: A broader regional push is growing to find more affordable power as Northeastern states weigh loosening strict emissions rules, with Rhode Island and neighbors facing pressure from high energy prices and hard-to-build projects. Banking & Community Finance: Beacon Bank was named a Newsweek “Best Regional Bank” for 2026, while the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank awarded $1.1M in stormwater and flood-mitigation grants to 10 communities. Retail Labor Rules: A Rhode Island Senate bill would limit grocery self-checkouts by requiring one staffed lane for every three self-checkout lanes, with enforcement through the attorney general. Charter Schools: The House Education Committee advanced a three-year charter school moratorium bill, cutting the statewide cap and sending it to the full House. Defense Jobs: Raytheon’s Portsmouth expansion is set to add 150 jobs with a $100M investment in a radar test range and manufacturing upgrades. Gas Prices: GasBuddy reports Providence County midgrade gas hit a low of $4.49 per gallon for the week ending May 30.
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