AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHFC Fight: Wisconsin DOJ joined a multistate challenge to an EPA rollback that would delay industry deadlines for phasing down hydrofluorocarbons used in refrigeration and cooling, arguing it weakens the 2020 AIM Act target of about an 85% cut by 2036. Local Tech & Governance: ACLU-RI review says some Rhode Island towns and school committees livestream and archive meetings, but remote public participation still falls short—citing gaps in how residents can join virtually. Freight Rail Safety (RI): Gov. Dan McKee signed bills requiring at least two crew members to operate freight trains or light engines in Pawtucket/Central Falls, positioning it as a commonsense safety fix. Health & Outcomes (RI): New federal data shows the U.S. death rate hit a historic low in 2025, with Rhode Island among Northeast states seeing large drops since 2015. Life Sciences (RI): Lilac Biosciences and Soin Neuroscience published a clinical review in Frontiers in Pain Research on RNA biomarkers for neuropathic pain. STEM in RI: URI’s 4-H Water Week brought students to the Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering for hands-on water filtration and treatment experiments. Maritime Training (RI): IYRS launched a Yacht Design program in Newport with design, systems, naval architecture, and 3D modeling coursework. Energy Policy (RI): Rhode Island PUC rate-hike debate is turning to whether heat pump users are overpaying under delivery-rate structures.
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