Those reduced beach parking fees Rhode Island residents enjoyed last summer could make a comeback this season.
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Growing Local Demand For Local Fish, Amid Changing Regulations
Fishing has long been a staple industry in Rhode Island. Over the last century ever more local seafood is shipped across the country and the globe.
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Whitehouse, Republicans & RI’s 2018 Senate Race
Rhode Island’s 2018 U.S. Senate featuring incumbent Democrat Sheldon Whitehouse just got more complicated. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay parses…
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After Heavy Rainfall, DEM Officials Tell Trout Opening Day Participants To Use Caution
Tomorrow is opening day for trout fishing in the state and environmental officials are telling anglers to use caution.
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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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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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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…
