AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoRhode Island Grocery Access: Gov. Dan McKee signed Rhode Island’s S2644 to crack down on “scorched earth” deed restrictions that block new grocery stores and can trap towns in food deserts, with Woonsocket cited as the model case. Casino Rules: Rhode Island is among the states where real-money online casino play is legal, but bonus offers and availability hinge on strict geolocation checks and state-by-state caps. Auto Insurance Consumer Win: Rhode Island’s 2025 H.6053 raises the “total loss” threshold to 80% of a car’s value and lets drivers demand repairs instead of cash payouts. Housing Development Spotlight: Pennrose, a mixed-income housing developer, is expanding in New England, including major Massachusetts projects and a new regional vice president overseeing Rhode Island. Offshore Wind Setback: The Trump administration has used lease buybacks to kill offshore wind projects, citing billions in payments to cancel future development. 4th of July Safety: Bristol leaders urged drivers and travelers to slow down and buckle up ahead of the 241st parade, as Rhode Island road deaths and serious injuries remain a concern.
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