A new kind of water contamination has shown up all over the U.S., including New England. This time it’s not lead, like in the Flint, Michigan water…
industry
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Environment, Health, Politics
TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Your humble correspondent is back on the beat. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through…
Posted inArticle, Business, Environment, Politics
Sen. Whitehouse Takes No Position On Burrillville Power Plant Proposal
Governor Gina Raimondo meets Monday with critics and residents in Burrillville who oppose a proposed power plant. As Rhode Island Public Radio’s John…
Posted inArticle, Business, Environment, Politics
Scott MacKay Commentary: What Environmental Price For ProvPort, Burrillville Energy Plant Jobs?
The plan to improve the Port of Providence and a proposal to build a new power plan in Burrillville have stirred vigorous debates in recent weeks. Gov….
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Environment, Politics
IYRS Breaks Ground On 20k Square Foot Expansion In Newport
The IYRS School of Technology and Trades breaks ground Friday on a new addition to its Newport campus. The facility will house a composite submarine…
Posted inArticle, Business
New Job Numbers Show Mixed News For Rhode Island
The state department of labor put out its monthly jobs report Thursday. The numbers show mixed news for the state. Once burdened with one of the highest…
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture, Business, Education, Environment, Politics
TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy June, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on…
Posted inArticle, Business, Politics
Biden Says RI Is Showing Leadership By Investing In Infrastructure
Vice President Joe Biden came to East Providence on Friday to hail the RhodeWorks bridge-repair plan signed into law earlier this year. Biden says…
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Environment, Politics
Interstate Fisheries Group Opposes Marine National Monument Proposal
More than 160,000 people have signed a petition asking President Obama to declare a marine national monument in New England waters. It’s an effort…
