AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOffshore Wind vs. National Security: Trump’s administration is halting offshore wind development and buying back leases, citing national security risks tied to radar, drones, and sonar—prompting a multi-state legal push that includes Rhode Island. Rhode Island Economy Watch: URI economist Leonard Lardaro says May data improved enough to suggest the state may be easing out of recession, with retail sales and manufacturing hours up. Local Energy Philanthropy: The Rhode Island Energy Foundation is awarding $250,000 in grants to 15 nonprofits through its Empowering Communities program. Higher Ed Scrutiny: The State Department and other agencies plan to crack down on universities taking money from foreign entities on U.S. watch lists, raising new compliance questions for research funding. Banking & Community Impact: Citizens Bank says it’s ending credit ties with two ICE prison contractors, while Rhode Island’s Eat Well, Be Well SNAP produce discount program is extended in the FY2027 budget. Public Finance Risk: A Rhode Island detention facility operator filed for Chapter 11, seeking to restructure about $102 million of roughly $167 million in debt.
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