RI leaders condemn Trump’s stop-work order for Revolution Wind

Rhode Island leaders are urging the federal government to reverse an order that abruptly halted construction on an offshore wind farm, warning it will have a “detrimental impact” on New England’s job market and economy.

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U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner expressed frustration with Trump for prioritizing foreign affairs over American workers. He said the House Committee on Natural Resources understands the gravity of the situation.

“They understand that if this illegal, wrongheaded stoppage is allowed to continue, it will not just hurt offshore wind in Rhode Island, it will hurt clean energy production across the entire country,” Magaziner stressed. “It sends a chilling message that the United States government under Donald Trump does not honor its word.” [...] Read full article.