AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoOffshore Wind Legal Fight: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and AG Letitia James announced a lawsuit with Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey and Vermont challenging the Trump administration’s March deal with TotalEnergies to cancel an offshore wind lease and pay nearly $1 billion, arguing it’s an unlawful “pay-not-to-play” scheme that could raise costs and derail clean-energy jobs. Transit Funding: Rhode Island’s proposed FY2027 state budget would close RIPTA’s projected ~$14.3 million operating gap, helping the agency avoid deeper service cuts and continue hiring as operators retire. Hospitality & World Cup Hours: Rhode Island is among states approving extended bar and restaurant hours for the World Cup, with late-night alcohol sales aimed at boosting local business during the summer events run. Energy Tech Watch: A new explainer weighs whether heat pumps are worth the upfront cost, noting potential electrical upgrades and local utility prices as key decision factors. Workforce Pipeline: Johnson & Wales University partnered with Scholars Network to match healthcare graduates with hospital employers, with some participants potentially qualifying for student loan repayment.
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