AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoOnshore wind legal fight: Rhode Island’s AG Brown joined a multi-state coalition asking a court to force the Pentagon to resume required national security reviews for land-based wind projects after a 2025 freeze stalled development. PFAS water testing: Tiverton says DEM testing found PFAS above acceptable limits in private wells near Crandall Road and Bolduc Lane, with filtration planned and residents urged to request free tests. Quonset growth: A Rhode Island economic momentum update highlights REGENT’s new Seaglider manufacturing facility, Cold-Link Logistics’ refrigerated warehouse expansion, and Raytheon’s Portsmouth campus buildout. Bridge work on Route 37: RIDOT will shift lanes on Route 37 west in Cranston for continued bridge demolition, with later shifts for the eastbound span. Food safety reminder: RIDOH says Rhode Island isn’t among states tied to a multistate Taco Bell lettuce-linked cyclosporiasis outbreak, but urges produce washing and safe handling. Drug pricing settlement: Multistate attorneys general announced a $29.6M Glenmark settlement over generic drug price-fixing allegations, with potential compensation for purchasers. Scam protections: New bank scam laws took effect July 1, letting some institutions pause suspected exploitation payments for at-risk adults. Local housing/food support: The state budget extends the Eat Well, Be Well SNAP fruit-and-veg discount pilot for another year.
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