AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDisaster Aid Fight: Gov. Dan McKee says Rhode Island will appeal FEMA’s denial of blizzard recovery funding after the Feb. storm dumped more than 3 feet of snow in parts of the state, arguing the White House is putting politics ahead of people. Housing & Consumer Pressure: A new report finds starter homes are out of reach for most first-time buyers, with Rhode Island showing one of the biggest affordability gaps. Public Safety: Providence police say a “pop-up party” shooting left five people shot and 28 spent shell casings at the scene, with no arrests reported. Local Health: AdCare Rhode Island launched an outpatient DUI/refusal program for eligible first- and second-time offenders, aiming to address substance use behind impaired driving. Economy & Growth: Finance of America expanded its HomeSafe Second second-lien reverse mortgage product into Rhode Island, citing demand from homeowners seeking equity access without new monthly payments. Environment: Rhode Island researchers captured rare footage of a great white feeding on a humpback whale carcass off Block Island. Business: Wakefern announced a $500 million, five-year push to source fresh produce from local growers across the Northeast.
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