AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFlood Watch/Flash Flood Risk: A slow, moisture-rich storm is keeping Rhode Island and Southern New England soggy, with flood watch conditions shifting toward Providence and Boston during the evening commute and totals of roughly 2–4 inches possible in many spots. PFAS Fight: Rhode Island Attorney General Anthony G. Brown is pushing back on an EPA proposal to roll back drinking-water limits for four “forever chemicals,” arguing it would strip key protections under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Shark Research: The Atlantic Shark Institute tagged a scalloped hammerhead near Block Island for the first time, adding to growing signs that warming waters are changing what shows up in New England. Offshore Wind & Fisheries: URI researchers are studying whether offshore wind turbines are altering Jonah crab movement and feeding behavior—work that could affect fisheries management as crab value rises. EV Safety Law: Gov. Dan McKee signed a measure creating a state electric-vehicle database so firefighters can better prepare for lithium-ion battery incidents. Local Land-Use Court Ruling: A federal judge voided Johnston’s eminent domain seizure tied to a public safety complex and town hall, citing constitutional missteps on compensation procedures. Weather Weekend Outlook: Forecasts point to a drier, cooler outdoor weekend after the storm system fades.
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