The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority has announced the completion of the Newport Pell Bridge rehabilitation project that started in 2009. The …
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Clean Ocean Access Celebrates 10 Years Of Ocean Cleanup, Looks Towards Future
The non-profit Clean Ocean Access is celebrating its 11th year of ocean cleanup along the Aquidneck shoreline with a new 10-year report outlining its…
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Providence Unveils Academic Program For High Schoolers New To The Country
In response to a growing number of immigrants in Providence- some of them refugees – Mayor Jorge Elorza and Public School Superintendent Chris Maher…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island, April 4
What’s happening your health in Rhode Island, April 4: FENTANYL: The House of Representatives has approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Arthur J….
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R.I.P. Former Warwick Sen. Bill Walaska
Former State Sen. William Walaska of Warwick, a Democrat who represented Warwick for more than two decades in the chamber, died this morning after a…
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DEM To Start Impact Assessment Of Possible Federal Environmental Budget Cuts
The state Department of Environmental Management is about to begin an assessment of the potential effects of possible federal environmental spending cuts.
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Energy Executive Order Could Hamper RI’s Energy And Emissions Goals
President Donald Trump’s executive orders on energy could have big impacts on states producing fossil fuels. But the order could still affect the Ocean…
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Flanders Mulling GOP Run Against Sen. Whitehouse Next Year
Robert G. Flanders Jr., who crafted an independent profile as a justice on the Rhode Island Supreme Court, is forming an exploratory committee to help…
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RI Lawmakers Slam President’s Executive Order On Climate Policies
President Donald Trump’s executive order would likely bolster the fossil fuel industry with the roll back of regulations. It also undoes Obama-era…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Just another quiet week in Rhode Island politics, right? Lots to chew on here, so thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and…
