AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBeach violence in Rhode Island: Narragansett Town Beach turned chaotic Tuesday when three people were stabbed and hundreds of teens fled; victims had minor injuries and were taken to local hospitals, while police arrested two adults on unrelated charges as the investigation continues. Student loan fight hitting healthcare: A multistate coalition, including Rhode Island, sued the U.S. Department of Education over new limits that narrow which “professional” degrees qualify for higher federal loan caps—arguing the change will worsen nurse and therapist shortages. Court battle over trans youth records: A federal appeals court in Boston refused to block Rhode Island Hospital from turning over anonymized gender-care records to a Texas judge, even as the legal fight over the DOJ subpoena plays out. Local health workforce and care: Rhode Island Hospital is also facing a Texas judge’s deadline for records, while other coverage highlights ongoing attention to pediatric and family support services and anxiety care pathways for kids.
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