AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTech-Fraud Crackdown: Two former executives of a U.S. call-routing and analytics company—Adam Young and Harrison Gevirtz—pleaded guilty to misprision of a felony for knowingly enabling India-based tech-support scams that targeted Americans, including elderly victims, with sentencing set for June 16. Gas Affordability: AAA reports Rhode Island’s average gas price rose a penny, while a new national analysis shows the heaviest “gas burden” hits states with lower incomes—West Virginia tops the list. Local Courts, Privacy Fight: A First Circuit appeals court refused to block Rhode Island Hospital from transferring anonymized transgender youth medical records to a Texas federal court, keeping the legal battle alive. Energy Costs, Policy Push: Maine’s “balcony solar” momentum is spreading as states consider plug-in solar for renters, and Enbridge is proposing to expand a New England gas pipeline to ease regional bottlenecks. Health Workforce Pressure: States including Rhode Island are suing to stop new federal limits on student loans for graduate healthcare programs, arguing it will worsen staffing shortages. RI Lawmakers Move: The Rhode Island House and Senate passed a bill requiring bars to offer anti-drugging drink lids starting Jan. 1, 2027.
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