AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHomelessness Funding Fight: A Rhode Island federal judge struck down a Trump-era HUD move that would have shifted federal homelessness money away from “housing first,” throwing out the 2026 Continuum of Care funding notice for unlawful rulemaking. VA Labor Battle: In Rhode Island, a federal judge blocked the VA’s third attempt to end a union contract during negotiations, keeping the dispute alive. Police Accountability: Rhode Island’s law enforcement disciplinary panel issued its final, flawed decision in the Hanley case, drawing sharp criticism of the process. Election Security & Campaigning: Connecticut’s top election official warned Rhode Islanders about election-related scams, including phishing, while Rhode Island attorney general candidates ramp up TV ads ahead of the Sept. 9 primary. Cannabis Retail Rollout: Rhode Island reopened cannabis retailer applications after court action and new state law reset the licensing timeline. Education Grants: Gov. McKee and RIDE announced $1.6M in Learn365RI grants to expand student learning opportunities statewide. Housing & Infrastructure: Barrington is set to move ahead with federally funded sidewalk projects, and Rhode Island courts also weighed in on a town’s affordable housing plan after a land seizure challenge.
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