AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHomelessness Funding Fight: A federal judge in Providence blocked the Trump administration’s 2026 overhaul of homelessness grant rules, keeping Continuum of Care money flowing to Rhode Island housing providers. Flock Cameras Backlash: South Kingstown voted unanimously to end its Flock license plate reader program after a privacy clash, and the ACLU is pushing Cumberland to cancel its contract too. Public Safety & Courts: A Rhode Island mother was charged with murdering her 21-year-old daughter, who had severe autism, in a case police say involved a fatal act followed by an attempted suicide. Housing Development: Work has begun on Sandpiper Landing, a Westerly project off Chamber Way/Post Road with 25% affordable units. Environment: A new report warns a tire chemical linked to road runoff could threaten Rhode Island brook trout. Community Calendar: The 41st Charlestown Seafood Festival runs through Sunday with seafood, music, and family activities. Weather: Severe thunderstorms were flagged for parts of New England, including Rhode Island, with heat and humidity continuing.
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