AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEndangered Species Act Fight: Vermont AG Charity Clark and a coalition of 20 states sued to block Trump-era ESA rollbacks, challenging changes that narrow “harm” and weaken protections for threatened species and critical habitat. AmeriCorps Funding Shield: Rhode Island AG Nick Brown joined a multistate settlement stopping the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps; the deal keeps funding flowing for FY 2026–2027, including environmental and community service placements. Water Scarcity in RI: Veolia mailed Narragansett and South Kingstown customers a “thank you” for conserving, but still won’t give a clear end date or specific benchmarks for lifting the outdoor water ban. Energy Market Watch: Constellation agreed to buy Shell’s Rhode Island State Energy Center (RISEC) in Johnston, a natural-gas power plant, for $715 million—raising questions about future grid and emissions impacts. Local Recycling/Planning: A town council agenda highlights a proposed refuse and recycling contract decision and discussion of recycling options, including Styrofoam handling.
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