AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClimate Heat Record: NOAA says July 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded across the contiguous U.S., underscoring how warming is intensifying heat waves and extremes. Water Safety & Cybersecurity: Lawmakers are pushing for stronger rules after coordinated cyberattacks hit drinking-water and wastewater utilities, with experts warning many vulnerabilities were known and fixable. PFAS in Private Wells (RI): In Tiverton, state officials found PFAS in nearby residential wells, with concentrations ranging from not detected to just over 4,000 parts per trillion—raising public-health and cost concerns. Shoreline Access (RI): A Save The Bay survey found most state-designated shoreline rights of way lack clear public signage, and many have parking restrictions or are overgrown. Housing First Court Win (RI): A federal judge again blocked HUD from diverting Housing First funds, arguing the move would push tens of thousands nationwide—including Rhode Island residents—back toward instability. Offshore Wind Fallout: Reporting highlights how Trump’s offshore wind rollback has left workers and supply chains scrambling. Local Watch: Charlestown is considering a ban on data centers and utility-scale battery storage.
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