The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management lifted its emergency shellfish closures Friday. The DEM reports parts of the Rhode Island Sound,…
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Paiva Weed Announces Senate Exit for Hospital Association Job; Ruggerio/McCaffrey Team Rising
During an emotional farewell, state Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed of Newport announced Wednesday she’s leaving the General Assembly after 24 years…
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Burrillville Power Plant Faces New Legal Hurdles, Opposition Over Sale Of Water
The gas-fired power plant that Invenergy wants to build in Burrillville faces more legal hurdles this week.
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RIDOT Drops Plans For Hopkinton Welcome Center
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has dropped its proposal for a transit center along Interstate 95 in Hopkinton.
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RI Congressional Delegation Slams Most Of President Trump’s Budget Proposal
After President Trump released his proposed budget, Rhode Island’s congressional delegation was quick to denounce various cuts that would affect the state.
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The Future Of Arcadia Visitors Center Remains Uncertain
Last Thursday, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management met with Exeter and Richmond town residents to discuss a proposed DEM visitors…
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Providence Sewer System Scheduled For An Upgrade
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza signed an agreement with the state’s Department of Environmental Management Tuesday to improve the city’s stormwater…
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CLF Sues Over Johnston Reselling Water For Burrillville Power Plant
The Conservation Law Foundation is suing in an attempt to block Johnston from reselling water for Invenergy’s proposed Burrillville power plant.
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Governor Raimondo Announces Ambitious Clean Energy Goals
The new initiative calls for the dramatic increase to the amount of clean energy in the state by 2020. Last year, the Ocean State had approximately 100…
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DEM Hosting Free Events During Feb. Vacation
Students across the state have the week off, and the state’s Department of Environmental Management is promoting healthy living through a series of free…
