AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHarmful Algae Alert: Rhode Island health and environmental officials are telling people to avoid contact with Worden Pond in South Kingstown after a blue-green algae bloom, warning of skin/eye/throat irritation and stomach illness for people and pets. Public Health & Ticks: As Rhode Island heads into peak Lyme season, HHS launched a federal tick initiative in New Hampshire, with Rhode Island still flagged as high-risk for tick-borne illness. Weather & Power Impacts: A windy, stormy Saturday across New England knocked out power for thousands, with Rhode Island seeing outages rise after the morning. Meteor Over New England: A bright bolide exploded over the Massachusetts–New Hampshire area, sending a sonic boom felt across Rhode Island; NASA confirmed the event and estimated energy release around 300 tons of TNT. State Budget Watch: Rhode Island lawmakers advanced a revised FY27 budget that phases in a millionaires tax over three years, aiming to smooth revenue as federal funding changes loom.
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