AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFederal Solar Win for Rhode Island: A judge in Rhode Island ruled the Trump administration illegally ended the $7 billion “Solar for All” program meant to expand solar access for more than 900,000 low-income Americans, vacating the EPA’s termination and calling it contrary to Congress’s intent. Offshore Wind Milestone: Revolution Wind finished installing its final 65th turbine, continuing to supply Rhode Island and Connecticut while the Trump administration’s broader offshore wind slowdown hangs over future projects. Local Accountability: Providence’s whistleblower hotline, SpeakUp!PVD, launched in January 2025, has produced four full investigations from 19 substantive tips in its first year. Economy Watch: URI economist Leonard Lardaro says Rhode Island’s recovery from a shallow recession is continuing, with July’s Current Conditions Index at a neutral 50 and several indicators improving. Public Health: The CDC reports 3,471 measles cases nationwide as of Sept. 17, with Rhode Island among the jurisdictions reporting cases. Education & Community: Drake Maye and Ann Michael paid for classroom wish lists for all 54 teachers and support staff at Alfred Lima Sr. Elementary School in Providence.
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