AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEbola Emergency: The WHO declared the Congo outbreak a global health emergency as cases spread in eastern DRC and Uganda, with reports of delayed detection and missteps that may have let the virus move into harder-to-reach areas. Rhode Island Courts vs. DOJ: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s bid to seize Rhode Island Hospital records tied to transgender minors’ care, calling the DOJ “unworthy of this trust” and signaling broader pushback in similar cases. Pawtucket School Fix: Pawtucket’s elementary day is short by five minutes, and after snow-day waivers changed, the district faces costly compliance work—hundreds of thousands, possibly more. Local Economy Watch: Rhode Island’s unemployment rate hit a nearly five-year high in early 2026, with employment falling for a third straight quarter. Health Funding: The Rhode Island Foundation awarded nearly $650K in seed grants to 26 medical research projects. Sports & Culture: Ali Jaques was named Campbell’s women’s basketball coach, while Alvin Campbell Jr.’s rape trial begins in Boston.
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