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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Flanders Mulling GOP Run Against Sen. Whitehouse Next Year
Robert G. Flanders Jr., who crafted an independent profile as a justice on the Rhode Island Supreme Court, is forming an exploratory committee to help…
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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…
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DEM Lifts Shellfishing Ban
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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Visa Limits May Cause Problems For New England Resorts
Summer resorts around the nation are bracing for a tough season. Not because the tourists won’t come, but because the workers might not.
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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.