AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPrediction Markets Fight: The CFTC used emergency power to keep Kalshi operating nationwide while suing nine states—including Rhode Island—arguing prediction markets are federally regulated derivatives, not state gambling. Solar Eclipse Watch: Wednesday’s partial solar eclipse will be visible across parts of New England, including Rhode Island, with NASA noting the U.S. won’t see totality. Local Infrastructure & Safety: Rhode Island Energy is reminding residents to call 811 before digging, warning that hitting underground lines can cause injury, outages, and costly repairs. Bridge Work Impacts Traffic: Mount Hope Bridge will see two short Wednesday traffic stoppages (10 a.m.–2 p.m., up to 15 minutes each) for dehumidification system anchorage stairs. Heat & Weather: Rhode Island’s forecast calls for mostly sunny skies and highs around 85–87°F with only a slight overnight shower chance. Offshore Wind Jobs: A new report highlights how Trump’s offshore wind rollback has left workers scrambling as projects and training pipelines stall.
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