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The Trump administration halted construction of the Revolution Wind project, an offshore wind farm south of Rhode Island.

Rhode Island and Connecticut governors condemned the decision, citing potential job losses and increased energy costs.

Rhode Island's congressional delegation and attorney general also criticized the decision, highlighting its negative impact on the state's economy and climate goals.

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Dan McKee and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, along with other Rhode Island officials, on Aug. 23 condemned a decision by the Trump administration to halt construction of Revolution Wind , the wind farm being built south of the Rhode Island coast.

In a statement, McKee said the stop-work order “undermines efforts to expand our energy supply, lower

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