Lawmakers in the Rhode Island House of Representatives easily approved legislation related to the state’s Energy Facility Siting Board and to tax…
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Without Debate, RI House Approves Power Plant Bill
The Rhode Island House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to allow a voter referendum on a possible tax agreement between the Burrillville Town…
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Westerly Town Council Considers Buying Bradford Quarry
The Westerly Town Council is considering buying a quarry that has been a source of complaints and lawsuits over the course of more than five years. As a…
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Committee Moves Power Plant Bill To House Floor
State Representative Cale Keable’s power plant bill took a step forward at the Statehouse yesterday. The House Environment & Natural Resources…
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Power Plant Bill Supporters, Opponents Pack Statehouse
The House Environment and Natural Resources committee heard hours of testimony last night for a bill related to a proposed power plant in Burrillville….
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In RI, Keeping A Close Tab On Threats To Bees
Scientists are still working to understand all of the factors behind massive die-offs of honeybees in what’s known as “colony collapse disorder.”
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Lawmakers Join Public Call For Review Of Burrillville Power Plant Proposal
Two state lawmakers added their voice against a proposed power plant in Burrillville at a third public hearing for the project Monday. State Sen. Paul…
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Fishways Improved Along Saugatucket River In Wakefield
For the first time in years, river herring are traveling up the Saugatucket River in Wakefield without the help of humans lifting them over a dam during…
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Annual Parade Brings Art And Music To Urban Ponds
More than 200 people danced and marched to music for a mile and a half around parks in the south side of Providence. They were part of the Urban Pond…
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Interstate Fisheries Group Opposes Marine National Monument Proposal
More than 160,000 people have signed a petition asking President Obama to declare a marine national monument in New England waters. It’s an effort…
