AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWorld Cup late-night alcohol rules: Rhode Island is among states that have approved extending bar and restaurant hours during the World Cup, with the goal of boosting fan spending and helping struggling small businesses; in Providence-area coverage, the changes are tied to local opt-in decisions and can push closing times later into the night. Ethics & state government: The Rhode Island Ethics Commission voted to investigate a complaint alleging former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi violated the state’s “revolving door” ban by seeking a seat on the Rhode Island Supreme Court. Healthcare workforce pipeline: Johnson & Wales University partnered with Scholars Network to help match healthcare graduates with hospital employers and potentially qualify for student loan repayment. Public safety bill: A Massachusetts House leader backed legislation to expand access to EpiPens, requiring trained staff at authorized sites and adding liability protections. Energy policy fight: New York and a coalition including Rhode Island sued the Trump administration over a deal to cancel an offshore wind lease and pay TotalEnergies about $1 billion. Cost of living angle: A new report highlights how EVs can be cheaper to run but cost more to insure, with insurance pricing emerging as a key affordability factor.
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