AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNuclear Power Deal: NextEra’s proposed $67B acquisition of Dominion would put all New England nuclear generation under one owner, with Millstone and Seabrook contracts set to expire in 2029—raising big questions for regional clean-energy planning. Coastal Regulation: The Rhode Island Senate confirmed Scott Rabideau as the final CRMC appointee, reshaping the council to reduce vacancies and add coastal expertise after years of controversy. Healthcare Workforce: The R.I. Life Science Hub teamed with the Pawtucket Foundation on a career pathways program aimed at expanding access for underrepresented communities in the life sciences. Roadwork & Traffic: RIDOT begins changes around the Route 10/I-95 interchange in Cranston, including reopening and closing specific ramps as part of the I-95 15 Bridges project. Nonprofit Funding: Westerly-area groups received more than $400K in first-round Champlin Foundation grants, including support for a new community center. Housing & Rents: New research says rent concessions are still widespread but concentrated in certain markets, helping explain why headlines can conflict with on-the-ground pricing. Energy & Industry Politics: Offshore wind backers and states, including Rhode Island, continue legal fights over Trump-era lease cancellation and settlement terms.
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