AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSchool Mental Health Fight: Fifteen Democratic-led states, including Rhode Island AG Peter Neronha, sued the Trump administration to block cuts to a $1 billion school-based mental health grant program tied to hiring and training counselors. Wildfire Smoke Health Alert: Rhode Island DEM warned air quality may stay unhealthy for sensitive groups Thursday into Friday as fine particles from Canadian wildfires drift in; officials urged staying indoors, limiting outdoor activity, and using a fitted N95 and HEPA filtration. Blood Supply Emergency: The Rhode Island Blood Center declared an emergency as supply fell below a two-day level, asking eligible donors to give now and noting summer travel and injuries are straining reserves. Drug Pricing Accountability: Rhode Island readers may be affected by a multistate generic drug price-fixing settlement: attorneys general announced $29.6 million with Glenmark over alleged collusion to inflate prices, with potential compensation for purchases made May 2009–Dec. 2019. Immigration & Safety Net: A report highlighted fears among Haitians and Syrians as TPS is set to end, with Rhode Island’s Refugee Dream Center saying the change threatens thousands’ ability to live and work legally. Local Public Safety: Providence police are searching for youths after a fatal stabbing on the city’s pedestrian bridge.
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