AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoInjury Recovery Spotlight: Taylor Swift donated $50,000 to a GoFundMe for Ashley Taunton, a Rhode Island–injured mother of three who was hurt while helping teens after a hydroplaning crash on I-95; her family says she’s faced multiple surgeries and may need up to a year of recovery. Healthy Aging: The Rhode Island Senior Games returned to Conley Stadium, encouraging adults 50+ to stay active through track-and-field events and friendly competition. Opioid Care Access: A Rhode Island mobile opioid treatment unit is being studied as a “lifeline on wheels,” delivering medications for opioid use disorder and outreach in high-need areas. Public Health Water Alerts: RIDOH and DEM lifted the Lake Mishnock advisory after a harmful algae bloom cleared, while keeping warnings in place for Wenscott Reservoir and Oak Swamp Reservoir. Community Support Funding: The Rhode Island Foundation awarded more than $5.4M in grants for housing, food, health care, and behavioral-health training for police. Youth Safety & Health Policy: Rhode Island AGs joined a multistate push tied to Title X family planning protections and broader efforts to shield reproductive and preventive care from federal restrictions.
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