On Tuesday, voters will decide whether to fund improvements at two of Rhode Island’s ports. It’s Question 5 on the ballot for a bond that would…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
We’re heading into the home stretch ahead of Rhode Island’s November 8th election. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips…
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New England States Advance Clean Energy Projects
A trio of New England states has selected projects that will add about 460 megawatts of renewable energy to the region’s market in the next few years….
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An American Offshore Wind Market Is Here
Has little Rhode Island become the center for offshore wind power in the United States? Sure seems like it. The nation’s first offshore wind farm will…
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Offshore Wind Energy Experts Convene In Rhode Island For Annual Conference
The largest gathering of offshore wind energy experts in the country began in Warwick Tuesday, as the American Wind Energy Association holds its annual…
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The Bottom Line: Next Steps In Offshore Energy And Health Care In RI
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment, The Bottom Line. This week,…
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Visitors Get Glimpse Of Block Island Wind Farm In Test Phase
The nation’s first offshore wind farm off the coast of Block Island is in the middle of its testing phase. It’ll start producing electricity next month….
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TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Your humble correspondent is back on the beat after taking most of last week off. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Mattiello Vs. Frias, The One RI House Race All Are Watching
In an election season with few contested Rhode Island races, there is one General Assembly campaign getting lots of attention. RIPR political analyst…
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European Commission Studies Rhode Island’s Ocean Planning
Rhode Island’s tool for managing and planning activities in state waters has become a case study for the European Union. A couple of EU delegates have…