AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoCourt Fight Over Disaster Grants: A coalition of 25 states plus D.C., including Rhode Island, asked a federal judge in Rhode Island to block DHS from withholding disaster-preparedness money unless states adopt Trump-favored election and immigration demands—like voter-citizenship verification, hand-marked paper ballots, post-election audits, and cooperation with immigration enforcement. Energy Affordability: Gov. Dan McKee signed an executive order directing $28 million in winter electric bill credits for residential customers, funded through RGGI, while Rhode Island Energy seeks a 15% rate increase—leaving questions about how RGGI balances and allocations will be handled. Statehouse Action: McKee ceremonially signed “commonsense” freight train safety bills requiring at least two crew members on freight trains/light engines. Local Government Transparency: An ACLU-RI review found some Rhode Island towns and school committees fall short on fully accessible remote public participation, even when meetings are livestreamed. Health Costs Snapshot: A new BEA-based ranking shows Rhode Island’s per-capita health care spending at $9,864 in 2024, placing it mid-pack nationally. National Context: Separate reporting highlights a broader U.S. trend of slowing natural population growth, with Rhode Island slightly negative on births minus deaths.
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