AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoOffshore Wind: Federal officials are seeking to reopen permits for New England wind projects, including Revolution Wind, which is already generating power off Rhode Island and Connecticut. The move adds uncertainty for the region’s energy industry. Economic Development: A proposed $100 million bond on Rhode Island’s ballot would fund sites and infrastructure for life sciences, ocean economy and defense manufacturing businesses. Energy Infrastructure: Rhode Island Energy is investing $8.2 million to replace 65 aging transmission poles in Middletown, aiming to strengthen grid reliability. Business & Jobs: Newport Restaurant Group, an employee-owned operator of 18 venues, says it has paid workers $33 million through its ownership plan since 1995; Amazon plans to hire about 1,000 seasonal workers across the state. Household Finances: Reports flag a widening squeeze: Rhode Island’s income growth trails the nation, while taxes and spending are rising faster than residents’ incomes.
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