AGP Executive Report
Last update: 33 minutes agoTransportation & Labor Law: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that transportation workers can qualify for the FAA exemption even when their jobs don’t cross state lines, a win that could reshape arbitration fights for last-mile delivery and similar roles. Energy Assistance: Rhode Island’s Good Neighbor Energy Fund extended its utility bill help deadline through June 30 as demand spiked, with 211 calls up sharply in May. Public Health & Food Safety: A Salmonella outbreak tied to moringa leaf powder supplements has expanded to 119 cases across 36 states, prompting additional FDA recall updates. State Budget: Rhode Island’s FY27 budget cleared the Senate and heads to Gov. Dan McKee, featuring a phased-in millionaire’s tax increase. Infrastructure Updates: RIDOT is shifting traffic patterns on Post Road at Route 37 in Warwick to support bridge work, with changes expected through summer. Agriculture & Federal Funding: Michigan AG Dana Nessel won a preliminary injunction blocking USDA funding conditions tied to immigration and other unrelated political requirements.
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