AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRhode Island Civil Rights Act Ruling: The R.I. Supreme Court says the state and its officials can be sued under the Rhode Island Civil Rights Act, clearing the way for inmates to pursue disability discrimination claims tied to how the Department of Corrections handled their injuries. Disaster Aid Fight: Gov. Dan McKee says Rhode Island will appeal after the Trump administration denied the state’s blizzard recovery request, with lawmakers calling it political and pointing to aid approved for Republican-led states. Early Voting Rules: The Rhode Island Board of Elections approved new regulations to formalize early in-person voting, adding protections and clearer steps for identification, ballot handling, security, and conduct. Housing Market Watch: A Rhode Island housing update finds buyers gaining some leverage—prices slightly down and inventory up—but low supply still keeps prices stubborn. Public Safety: Providence police charged 25-year-old Dylan Sutphin with the murder of 86-year-old John Conley, who died after an assault investigation. Utility Shutoff Pressure: With winter protections ending, Rhode Island Energy nonpayment shutoffs and warning letters are rising, and advocates say more residents are turning to help lines for assistance.
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