The plan to improve the Port of Providence and a proposal to build a new power plan in Burrillville have stirred vigorous debates in recent weeks. Gov….
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As Heavy Downpours Become More Frequent, How To Trap The Rain Runoff?
The Green Infrastructure Coalition led a tour this week showcasing projects designed to trap runoff, the leading cause of water quality problems in the…
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Raimondo’s Roadshow — Is It Paying Off?
In the first six months of the year, Governor Gina Raimondo left town more than a dozen times. Here’s a look at what the governor has been up to.
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Keeping Track Of Butterflies
Nature enthusiasts around the state are monitoring butterflies for an annual survey taking place across North America. Many factors, including climate…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: How UK Brexit Could Resonate In Rhode Island
If you’re wealthy, you may see the British exit from Europe’s economy as an opportunity.
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Republican Frias Challenges Speaker Mattiello For State Rep In Cranston
Cranston Republican Steven Frias hopes to ride a wave of dissatisfaction with Rhode Island’s status quo to unseat House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello,…
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Stephen Neuman, Joy Fox Leaving Raimondo’s Office
Governor Gina Raimondo’s chief of staff, Stephen Neuman, and her communications director, Joy Fox, are leaving the governor’s office. Neuman will work…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Bernie Sanders Presidential Campaign Winds Down
Bernie Sanders campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination is winding down. Rhode Island Public Radio political analyst Scott MacKay ponders…
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Senate Passes Budget; General Assembly Ends With Marathon Session
The state Senate passed early Saturday an $8.9 billion budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, and sleepy lawmakers pushed their final session of…
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Raimondo Says RI Will Deliver On The Opportunity Represented By GE
A top General Electric official said Monday there’s no guarantee the company will produce hundreds of new jobs with a digital technology center in…
