AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoExtreme Heat Safety: The McKee Administration is urging Rhode Islanders to beat the heat with hydration, limiting exposure, and watching for heat illness as an Extreme Heat Warning covers Southern New England through Friday, with temps forecast around 95–100°F and cooling centers available via 2-1-1 and RIEMA’s website. Air Quality Watch: As heat and humidity intensify, New England agencies are issuing ozone alerts, warning people with asthma, heart/lung conditions, older adults, and children to cut prolonged outdoor activity. Medicaid Coverage Fight: A coalition of 25+ states and D.C. is suing the Trump administration over new Medicaid work requirements, arguing the rules unlawfully restrict access to care for medically frail people. Local Health & Safety: A motorcyclist was injured in a Johnston crash and transported to Rhode Island Hospital; police say injuries were not life-threatening. Access to Care Expansion: The Joint Chiropractic opened a new Rhode Island clinic in Warwick, marking its 44th state. Food Access Policy: Rhode Island’s new law targets restrictive grocery deed covenants that can block new stores from replacing closures, aiming to help communities facing food deserts.
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