AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAir Quality Alert: Rhode Island DEM warns that Saturday’s ground-level ozone could hit “unhealthy” levels for sensitive groups statewide, with peak impacts early afternoon into the evening; officials urge people to cut back on heavy outdoor exertion and use the AirNow app for updates. Coastal Governance: The RI Senate confirmed Scott Rabideau as the final appointee to the retooled Coastal Resources Management Council, a move aimed at reducing quorum problems and tightening coastal expertise on the panel. Offshore Wind Legal Fight: A lawsuit by seven northeastern states challenges the Trump administration’s deal to refund nearly $1 billion to TotalEnergies after offshore wind cancellations—Rhode Island is among the plaintiffs. Climate Budget Clash: Rhode Island lawmakers are advancing a budget deal that keeps most climate frameworks intact while scaling back major cuts proposed by Gov. Dan McKee. Wildlife & Toxins Watch: Residents are seeking answers after raptors reportedly began dying near First Street Rapids, raising concerns about possible poison impacts. Heat & Storm Setup: Another hot stretch is building for the weekend, and severe storms are possible Saturday across parts of the Northeast, including Rhode Island.
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