AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOcean Monitoring Fight: Rhode Island lawmakers and allies are pushing back against a federal plan to dismantle the $386M Ocean Observatories Initiative, warning the move could be illegal and would cut off long-running ocean and climate research. Local Housing Costs: A RIPEC report says more cities and towns are exceeding Rhode Island’s 4% tax levy cap, shifting the burden toward landlords, renters, and businesses as property values surge. Property Tax Pressure: RIPEC also flags rapid assessed-value growth and a higher commercial property tax burden, with Providence among the cities seeing steep increases. Stormwater Funding: The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank awarded about $1.1M in stormwater design and engineering grants to help communities reduce flooding and runoff. Public Health Watch: More than 445 birds were euthanized after H5N1 bird flu was detected at a Providence poultry business; officials say human risk is low. Clean Energy Timeline: Rhode Island leaders face scrutiny as the state’s clean-energy targets are pushed back amid grid capacity and cost concerns. Sports & Philanthropy: Providence College basketball is leaning on private donors as NIL reshapes roster-building. Diocese Abuse Claims: Gov. Dan McKee signed a law creating a July 1, 2026–June 30, 2028 “revival window” for certain childhood sexual abuse lawsuits.
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