AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEnergy & Permitting: A bipartisan Senate bill would let opponents sue to stop any administration from blocking permits for an entire class of energy projects—like solar or wind—setting up faster court fights and potential fines. Health Care: Rhode Island Medicaid will stop covering Wegovy, Zepbound and other GLP-1 weight-loss drugs starting Oct. 1, while diabetes uses stay covered. Local Environment: Narrow River Preservation Association volunteers and scientists held “What Lives in the River” events in Narragansett to teach residents about local wildlife and encourage protection. Local Business & Food: In Westerly, Sandy’s Fine Food Emporium has new owners as it heads toward its 75th anniversary. Sports & Community: Cumberland’s Nicholas Walkowski earned Conference of New England Rookie of the Week honors after a standout tackle performance for Curry College. Providence Nightlife: Clementine Cocktail Bar in Providence abruptly closed, citing a four-year run. Wildlife: A new look at osprey breeding finds poorer success in saltwater areas, including parts of the Rhode Island coast.
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