AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMosquito Watch: Rhode Island DEM and RIDOH confirmed a second West Nile Virus detection of the year after a Cranston mosquito sample tested positive (WNV risk is “medium” statewide; no EEE or Jamestown Canyon Virus found in the other samples). Energy Affordability: Gov. McKee signed an executive order for $28M in emergency winter electric bill credits, but Rhode Island Energy’s separate rate request and questions about how RGGI funds will be handled are still in play. Climate Policy Fight: Multistate legal action continues against EPA rollbacks—this week includes challenges to weaker hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) phaseout rules. Federal Funding vs. State Control: A coalition of states, including Rhode Island’s AG, sued over FEMA/DHS conditions that would tie disaster and counterterrorism grants to election and immigration policy changes. Local Housing: North Kingstown approved a workforce housing plan at Quonset Business Park—140 units on former naval base land—aimed at easing the state housing crunch. Community Outdoors: Block Island’s inshore fishing tournament expanded for July 25–26, adding more species and a wider fishing area.
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