AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEndangered Species Act in Court: A coalition of 20 states and Washington, D.C. sued the Trump administration over new Endangered Species Act rules that narrow what counts as “harm,” weaken protections for newly threatened species, and change how “critical habitat” is designated—moves critics say could open wildlife habitat to development, drilling, mining, and other projects. Disaster Relief Fight: Sen. Jack Reed and Gov. Dan McKee blasted Trump’s denial of Rhode Island’s FEMA disaster relief request tied to the February blizzard, saying the state met FEMA thresholds and that the refusal shifts costs onto towns and taxpayers. Local Parks & Permits: Jamestown council voted to spend $275,000 to renovate Fort Getty’s lower bathrooms, with the plan raising questions about funding limits and required approvals from Rhode Island environmental agencies. Transit & Climate Equity: Providence’s Kennedy Plaza bus hub proposal drew a public pushback rally, with riders and organizers arguing the move is about removing bus riders rather than improving transit. Clean Energy Regional Link: Maine regulators approved a major northern wind project plus a long transmission line, with Rhode Island among states sharing transmission costs—potentially affecting regional power prices and grid planning. Birds & Warming Signals: A long-running pine warbler banding story from the region highlights how shifting conditions are reshaping bird populations and migration patterns.
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