AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAir Quality Alert: Rhode Island is starting Saturday, June 6, under a statewide ozone alert, with “unhealthy for sensitive groups” conditions expected statewide from early afternoon into the evening; DEM says fine particles may also run moderate, and urges people with asthma or lung issues, kids, and older adults to cut back on heavy outdoor exertion and plan activities for the morning. Offshore Wind Legal Fight: Seven northeastern states, including Rhode Island, sued the Trump administration over a “sham deal” to pay TotalEnergies about $928 million to cancel offshore wind leases, arguing the move breaks federal law and swaps clean energy and jobs for oil and gas. Coastal Regulation Update: The Rhode Island Senate confirmed Scott Rabideau as the final member of the reshaped Coastal Resources Management Council, a change meant to reduce vacancies and bring more coastal and environmental expertise to CRMC decisions. Heat + Safety: With a hot weekend building, Rhode Island weather coverage highlights muggy conditions and possible storms—another reason to stay hydrated and watch for ozone impacts. Boating Safety: A Wickford Harbor crash left one injured and led to charges after a 42-foot vessel hit a jetty; RIDEM said impairment may have been a factor.
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