AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTick-borne risk: Rhode Island health officials confirmed a second Powassan virus case of 2026, urging residents to take precautions to reduce tick exposure as the state tracks a rare but serious illness. Water contamination watch: Residents in Tiverton pressed officials for answers after PFAS were found in wells near a fire station, keeping pressure on local monitoring and cleanup. Data-center fight: Smithfield is in a legal battle over a proposed data center after residents raised concerns about impacts on wildlife and water, following a town ordinance banning data centers. Privacy and surveillance: Reporting highlights growing municipal pushback against automated license plate reader cameras, with privacy and data governance concerns driving contract cancellations. Clean energy & jobs: A Rhode Island wind project faces a 90-day suspension tied to national security, underscoring how federal decisions can ripple through local power and employment. Outdoor life: A Rhode Island weekend roundup flags wildlife and beach health items, including shark sightings on a RI beach and ongoing bear activity.
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