AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealth Care: Attorney General Peter Neronha proposed a state-run insurance option, projected to cover about 134,000 Rhode Islanders and cost roughly $397 million a year. He also wants to replace the state’s health and human services agency with two cabinet-level departments and a planning office; both plans need legislative approval. Free Speech: A federal judge ruled Gov. Dan McKee and top aides violated Providence Councilor Miguel Sanchez’s rights by firing him over pro-Palestine comments. A trial will determine damages and possible other relief. Winter Costs: Heating oil has climbed to $6.30 a gallon, up from $3.68 a year ago. Sen. Jack Reed is seeking more aid after securing over $23 million for LIHEAP, which helped more than 27,000 Rhode Islanders last year. Election: Voters will decide whether to authorize $50 million in borrowing for a state history center and preservation grants. Cybersecurity: Investigators are probing suspected freezer-system attacks at military commissaries, including Naval Station Newport; officials have not confirmed that the failures were caused by a cyberattack.
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