AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOpioid Oversight: Rhode Island auditors found widespread compliance failures in oversight of Medicaid-funded opioid treatment, including gaps in records for required counseling, exams and screenings. The audit did not establish that providers failed to deliver care or billed for services they never provided. State Finances: A new RIPEC report says state and local taxes and spending are growing faster than residents’ incomes. 2026 Elections: Independent gubernatorial candidate Ken Block has gained ground, but an Oct. 13 poll still puts Democrat Helena Buonanno Foulkes nine points ahead. Rhode Island voters also face housing-related ballot measures in November, as early voting gets underway. Federal Oversight: Sen. Jack Reed joined colleagues calling for a Pentagon inspector general investigation into disruptions to Ukraine’s satellite communications and intelligence-sharing. Providence Schools: A judge rejected the city’s bid to halt the state review of whether the School Board can remove President Ty’Relle Stephens before his term ends, leaving RIDE’s process moving forward.
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