AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWater Safety Update: RIDOH and DEM lifted the advisory to avoid Brickyard Pond in Barrington after the harmful algae bloom cleared, but they still warn people to avoid Georgiaville Pond in Smithfield, where high-risk conditions remain until further notice. Utility Costs: Attorney General Peter Neronha is urging regulators to reject Rhode Island Energy’s request to raise its allowed profit margin to 10.75%, tied to a proposed $230 million rate increase that could hit 770,000+ customers. Transit & Air Quality Planning: RIPTA’s board authorized design and federal environmental review for a new Providence bus hub next to Providence Station, moving the system’s downtown center away from Kennedy Plaza. Birds vs. Solar Boom: A new study links China’s rapid solar expansion to declines in bird diversity, raising the “green dilemma” of cutting carbon while clearing habitat. Local Nature & Wildlife: A state biologist is working to protect local birds while hitting the trails in his spare time. Weather: Expect a cloudy, humid Saturday with showers more likely later and overnight.
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