AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOffshore Wind Legal Fight: New York and six other states, including Rhode Island, sued the Trump administration over a deal that would pay TotalEnergies about $1 billion to cancel offshore wind leases and shift investment to oil and gas, arguing the cancellation was unlawful and could cost jobs and clean-energy progress. Civil Rights in Schools: A new report says the Trump Education Department is backing away from addressing civil rights for Black students, with critics calling it a reversal of how federal civil-rights enforcement has worked for decades. COVID Monitoring Concern: Federal funding cuts could slash the CDC’s wastewater surveillance program, raising alarms as a new COVID “cicada” variant spreads and maps go dark. Nursing Home Watch: CMS data highlights Rhode Island nursing homes by size and ratings, including a 5-star Kingston Center, a 4-star Alpine Nursing Home, and lower ratings at some large facilities like Grand Islander Center (2 stars). Pride Month: Gov. Dan McKee signed a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month, with state House Pride colors planned. Local Health & Education: Fogarty Foundation awarded a record $356K to 54 RI nonprofits, and NEIT’s early college program saw 64 RI/MA seniors earn college credits while still in high school.
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