AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAir Quality Alert: Rhode Island DEM is warning of statewide unhealthy ozone for sensitive groups on Saturday, with peak levels early afternoon into evening and moderate fine particle pollution—residents are urged to cut back on heavy outdoor exertion, plan for morning activities, and follow asthma action plans. Offshore Wind Legal Fight: A multistate lawsuit calls the Trump administration’s nearly $928 million “sham deal” to pay TotalEnergies to cancel offshore wind leases off New York unlawful, arguing it undermines clean energy and union jobs; Rhode Island is among the plaintiffs. State Budget: The Rhode Island House approved a $15.2B FY27 budget, including a phased-in millionaire’s tax and added funding for healthcare, families, and public transit, while Republicans voted no. Coastal Oversight: The Senate confirmed Scott Rabideau as the final member of the reshaped Coastal Management Council, aiming to reduce vacancies and tighten coastal biologist expertise. Boating Safety: In Wickford Harbor, a 42-foot vessel crash left one injured and led to charges after the operator allegedly refused a sobriety test. Invasive Species Watch: Green crabs—an invasive European species that can damage eelgrass—are being harvested in Rhode Island, with awareness efforts encouraging use of the smaller crabs.
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