If bird watching is your way of combating the winter blues, then the Audubon of Society of Rhode Island has a challenge for you, as Rhode Island Public…
environment
Posted inArticle, Business, Environment
Electric Boat Expects To Hire Hundreds Of RI Workers in 2015
The president of Electric Boat said there is opportunity ahead for the submarine maker. But there’s concern about the future of federal funding. In his…
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture, Environment, Politics
Initial Confirmation Hearings Scheduled Gov. Raimondo’s Nominees
The state Senate has started scheduling confirmation hearings for four of the nomination made by Governor Gina Raimondo for her administration. The…
Posted inArticle, Environment
RI Public Utilities Commission To Receive Updates On Block Island Wind Farm
The state’s Public Utilities Commission will be brought up to speed today on the status of the Block Island wind farm project. As Rhode Island Public…
Posted inArticle, Environment
Deer Hunting Season Gears Up On Block Island
The annual deer hunting season is gearing up on Block Island. Rhode Island Public Radio’s environmental reporter Ambar Espinoza tells us, the hunt on…
Posted inArticle, Environment
EPA Pushes Back Deadline For Carbon Rules
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received four million comments for its trio of federal rules proposing to reduce carbon emissions from…
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture, Business, Education, Environment, Health, Politics
TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Inaugural week is almost over, and the hard work of trying to nudge Rhode Island forward begins anew with a fresh slate of politicos. Thanks for…
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture, Business, Education, Environment, Politics
Scott MacKay Commentary: Behind The Warwick Airport Development Blossom
Warwick has become a Rhode Island economic success story. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay parses what the rest of us can learn from the state’s…
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Environment, Health, Politics
Read Governor Gina Raimondo’s Inaugural Address In Its Entirety
Inaugural Address Governor Gina M. Raimondo January 6, 2015 My fellow Rhode Islanders, it is a great honor to address you today. I am humbled by the…
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Environment, Politics
Raimondo pledges to work for better economy as she takes office
Continuing the themes of her gubernatorial campaign, Gov. Gina Raimondo took office as Rhode Island’s first female governor this afternoon with a pledge…
