AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHealth Alert: RIDOH and DEM say avoid all contact with Newport’s Almy Pond due to a harmful algae bloom, warning against swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking, drinking untreated water, and eating fish until sampling clears the advisory. Stormwater Funding: Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank awarded $1.1M to 10 communities for stormwater and flood mitigation design work, including green infrastructure like bioretention basins and tree filters. Heat & Humidity: A heat dome keeps New England warm, with humidity rising Wednesday and thunderstorms possible. Coastal Recreation Update: Burlingame State Campground in Charlestown is opening reservations June 10, with new ADA shower/restroom facilities and beach closures tied to construction. Food Access Policy: A bill passed the RI Senate to limit grocery self-checkouts, and a separate measure would restrict restrictive covenants that block grocery stores from operating. Local Safety: Police are investigating after a motorcyclist drove through a Providence Federal Hill street closed for an outdoor event and crashed into the pedestrian area. Climate & Energy Politics: Environmental advocates say they helped stop a late-session push to let RI Energy own power plants, after lawmakers faced competition and ratepayer concerns.
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