Construction on a new offshore wind farm called “Revolution Wind” is expected to create more than 800 jobs in the Ocean State. The project is also…
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Senate Passes Revised Drug Homicide Bill
Despite broad opposition from the medical community, the Rhode Island Senate on Tuesday approved a bill that would mandate up to life in prison for drug…
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RI Offshore Wind Announcement Surprises Many, But Gov. Denies Lack Of Transparency
A recent announcement that Rhode Island plans to work with Deepwater Wind, developers of the Block Island Wind Farm, on a new larger-scale offshore wind…
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Chafee Decides Against U.S. Senate Run In 2018
Former U.S. Sen. Lincoln Chafee has decided against pursuing the post he lost to U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse in 2006.
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It’s Memorial Day weekend, a time to reflect on the sacrifices of others while also looking to summer pleasures. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly…
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Rhode Island Moves Forward On Gun Control Measures
In an overwhelming majority, the Rhode Island Senate passed two bills aimed at curbing gun violence in Rhode Island. One bill would allow for the court…
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RI, MA Announce Selection Of Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Energy Projects
Deepwater Wind and Vineyard Wind, clean energy developers based in southern New England, were selected to build large-scale wind farms in federal waters…
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Raimondo Touts Jobs From Newly Approved Commerce Incentives
Tax incentives approved Monday by the Rhode Island Commerce Corp. board — including a previously announced agreement with submarine maker Electric Boat…
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Fees from RI’s E-911 Fund Have Been Diverted For Other Uses Since 1997
Fees from Rhode Island’s E-911 program have been diverted for other uses since the fees were introduced in 1997. The E-911 program faces criticism from…
