AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWest Nile Watch: Rhode Island DEM and RIDOH confirmed West Nile Virus in mosquito samples from Cranston, Providence, and North Providence (tested Aug. 4). No human cases reported so far, but the statewide risk stays high—so bite prevention still matters. PFAS Pressure in Tiverton: Residents in eastern Tiverton are dealing with PFAS-contaminated private wells near the fire station and other neighborhoods, with some results far above state benchmarks; officials held an information session as questions mount. Rail + Nature: Amtrak’s New Haven to Providence capacity study team will host a public Q&A at Scarborough North State Beach (Aug. 16) while the plan is still conceptual, with attention to impacts on the natural and built environment. Local Power Costs Fight: AG Peter Neronha urged the PUC to reject Rhode Island Energy’s request for a higher profit margin as part of a major rate increase. Charlestown Development Limits: Charlestown approved a municipal-wide ban on data centers and battery storage facilities, citing land, water, and electricity demands. Wildlife Policy: New England states are seeking interest in a pilot weekly spiny dogfish limit, pending federal approval.
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