AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLegal Challenge to “Taylor Swift Tax”: More than 40 Rhode Island homeowners sued to block the state’s new $5-per-$1,000 levy on second homes over $1M, arguing it unfairly targets nonresidents who can’t vote locally. Regional Nuclear Push: Connecticut is joining New England states for a Sept. 30 summit on advanced nuclear and fusion, with Rhode Island among the invited participants. Water Safety Update: RIDOH and DEM lifted the advisory for Brickyard Pond in Barrington after a harmful algae bloom cleared, while keeping Georgiaville Pond in Smithfield under a high-risk contact warning. Utility Bills Fight: Attorney General Peter Neronha is urging regulators to reject Rhode Island Energy’s bid to raise its allowed profit margin, tied to a proposed $230M rate increase affecting 770,000+ customers. Shark Sighting at Narragansett Beach: Lifeguards suspended swimming after a shark was spotted near bait fish, with officials coordinating with DEM. Workplace Safety: A new national report highlights hospital workers’ injury risk from violence, a bargaining issue that’s showing up on picket lines.
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