AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDOJ vs. Rhode Island tuition policy: The U.S. Department of Justice sued Rhode Island (and Massachusetts) to block in-state tuition and financial aid for undocumented students, arguing the benefits unlawfully discriminate against U.S. citizens and conflict with federal law. Medicaid work requirement fight: A coalition of Democratic-led states, including Rhode Island, sued the Trump administration to stop new Medicaid “medically frail” limits tied to work requirements, saying the rule is too narrow and could strip coverage from ill and disabled people. Rhode Island pot licensing restart: After Rhode Island removed a residency ownership requirement for recreational pot shops, the Cannabis Control Commission asked a federal judge to undo an injunction that paused its first license applications. Local tragedy: A car plunged into the Seekonk River during a driving lesson, killing a mother, her 19-year-old daughter, and the daughter’s 2-year-old child. Housing finance: Washington Trust said it expects to help finance 37 home purchases this year using federal grant programs and Rhode Island’s AnchorHome mortgages. Community & business: Bank of America expanded “Museums on Us” to Rhode Island institutions for July 4 weekend, and Centreville Bank’s foundation awarded a record $67,500 in scholarships across RI and CT.
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