AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEV Policy Watch: A new Brookings scorecard finds states are filling the gap after federal EV incentives were rolled back, with Rhode Island scoring in the top tier (10s) but no “silver bullet” policy—charging access and standards matter as much as incentives. Severe Weather: Thursday’s storms are expected to bring damaging wind risk across Rhode Island and the region, with showers and thunder possible into the evening before Friday turns sunnier and drier. Offshore Wind Legal Win: Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha says a federal court dismissal cements states’ victory against a Trump-era pause on offshore wind permitting, keeping clean-energy projects moving. Local Water & Air Fight: North Kingstown says it plans to sue over a Quonset sewage proposal, challenging how the project was approved and permitted for air impacts. Conservation Education: Norman Bird Sanctuary and Salve Regina expand a conservation partnership, launching a field-based Kiernan Scholars Program to train the next generation of environmental stewards. Flood-Ready Streets: Newport proposes changes to Hazard Road to reduce frequent flooding, shifting it toward walking, biking, and birding with a more resilient surface.
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