AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDrought Watch: Rhode Island has issued a statewide drought advisory after months of low precipitation, declining groundwater, and record-low stream flows—starting with voluntary conservation like fixing leaks and cutting outdoor watering, while noting some towns may add restrictions. Local Food Access: DEM will distribute nearly 7,000 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program cards loaded with $50 each starting June 1, letting eligible seniors buy RI-grown produce and local honey; homebound deliveries end with the loss of ARPA funding, but a proxy card option is available. Housing Costs vs. Output: A RIPEC report says the state’s record housing spending since 2021 isn’t translating into enough units, with high costs and a complex, subsidy-heavy approach; the response points to higher starts and permitting under Gov. McKee. Recycling/Bottle Bill: Lawmakers held a bottle bill hearing as regulators analyze options, but the mood is that this session won’t produce a vote—despite Rhode Island’s low recycling rate and ongoing landfill pressure. Offshore Wind Fees: A House spending plan would add new inspection fees on offshore wind projects, raising costs for turbines and control centers.
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