AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRhode Island Budget Breakthrough: The Rhode Island Senate passed the $9.2 billion state budget on Thursday, ending a monthslong standoff with the House. Gov. Gina Raimondo signed it right away, keeping state operations from running on last year’s lower spending levels. The fight centered on how to phase out the car tax and how towns would be reimbursed if state revenue drops. Independence Day, RI in the Spotlight: As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary amid extreme heat and political tension, Bristol—long known for hosting the nation’s oldest Independence Day celebration—held special events, while heat disrupted some major festivities elsewhere. NOAA Seafood Push for New England: NOAA rolled out a regional strategy aimed at strengthening the seafood industry, including reducing monitoring burdens for fishermen and rethinking area closures to improve yield and profitability in Rhode Island and the broader New England region. Big Wedding, Big Giving (RI angle): Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce confirmed a $26 million donation to at least 20 charities, including $1 million to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, with groups saying the gifts will expand hunger relief and children’s services. Heat + Climate Warning: A new report highlights a worldwide ocean heat wave tied to extreme weather, with impacts that could ripple into farming and daily life.
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