AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFDA & Fisheries: Rep. Seth Magaziner says the FDA has approved marketing scup as “golden sea bream,” a name change aimed at helping Rhode Island fishers open better retail and menu markets. State Budget: Rhode Island House lawmakers advanced a revised FY2027 budget that keeps a “millionaires tax” but phases the top-rate increase over three years, while business groups warn it still hurts competitiveness. Offshore Wind Legal Fight: Rhode Island is among Democratic-led states suing the Trump administration over a $1 billion TotalEnergies deal to end offshore wind leases, arguing it’s illegal and could raise energy costs. Beach Infrastructure: Misquamicut State Beach in Westerly added lanes to its entrance—three to eight—in a $1.8M RICAP project meant to cut summer traffic and support nearby businesses. Local Business & Safety: Raymour & Flanigan recalled 10,400+ powered sofas and recliners after reports of smoking and fires. Higher Ed & AI: Bryant University and Rhode Island College hosted a second AI Summit focused on how AI should reshape curriculum and higher-education planning. Healthcare Policy: A new national maternal-fetal medicine guidance reaffirms Tylenol/acetaminophen as first-line for pain and fever during pregnancy.
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