AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoClimate & Energy Policy Fight: Gov. Dan McKee signed an executive order sending $28 million in emergency relief to help Rhode Island households absorb a double-digit winter electricity price spike, while critics say the broader energy affordability plan would weaken renewable and efficiency programs. Invasive Species Watch: RIDEM is stepping up efforts to contain spotted lanternflies, urging residents to remove tree-of-heaven near homes and warning orchards and vineyards are at risk. Public Lands & Access: McKee’s Bay Day order sets Sunday, July 26 as Rhode Island’s 37th annual Governor’s Bay Day, with free parking at state surf beaches and a waived RIPTA fare on the South County Express Beach Bus. Local Stormwater Funding: Barrington has paused plans for a stormwater enterprise fund and a proposed taxpayer fee, citing concerns about residents’ willingness to pay. Governance & Transparency: ACLU-RI review finds Warren and the Bristol Warren Regional District School Committee livestream meetings but still fall short on fully enabling remote public participation. Legal Pressure on Disaster Grants: Multiple states, including Rhode Island, are suing FEMA and DHS over alleged “coercion” tied to disaster funding, including election and immigration-related conditions. Weather: Mostly sunny, less humid conditions are in the forecast for Rhode Island, with a weekend that looks generally favorable.
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