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Report: R.I. economy demands ‘unique approach to economic development’
There’s more to the Rhode Island economy than what is reflected in recent national rankings, according to a report released Wednesday by Fourth Economy Consulting. more
| 2/20/13
Gun sales flourish as buyers fear new restrictions
Gun dealers in Rhode Island and across much of the nation have been swamped by customers amid renewed public debate over the need for stricter gun-control laws following the massacre of 26 people at a Connecticut elementary school. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 12/31/12

EPA amends Woonasquatucket River site cleanup
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued an amendment to the proposed cleanup plan for the removal of dioxin at the Centredale Manor superfund site in North Providence. more
Developers flock to Mass. wind farm projects
Ten developers are interested in building wind farms off the coast of Massachusetts. According to the Boston Globe, these farms could generate nearly 10 times more energy than the the long-stalled Cape Wind project. more
| 6/4/12
R.I., Conn. bus companies to pay on EPA settlement
Ocean State Transit and Connecticut-based STA, both subsidiaries of Student Transportation of America, will address excessive school bus idling, reduce children’s expose to diesel pollution and implement environmental projects under a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. more
| 11/27/12
Piping plover restoration plan released for 2003 oil spill
The Natural Resource Damages Trustee Council for the Bouchard Barge 120 oil spill has released a final restoration plan and environmental assessment for state and federally threatened piping plovers impacted by the 2003 spill in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. more
| 1/11/13
Law increases consumer protections on storm claims
While storms such as 2011’s Tropical Storm Irene and the April-May 2010 flooding are memories, albeit painful still for some, such climactic weather events are becoming more frequent. Because of the damage they can cause property, a new state law was designed to provide additional protection to homeowners who have hurricane insurance. more

By Michael Souza
PBN Staff Writer | 10/1/12

Cod fishery to be slashed by 77%
On Wednesday night, the New England Fishery Management Council voted to cut the catch limit on Gulf of Maine cod by 77 percent, a move the opposition claims is tantamount to shutting down the industry, The Gloucester Times reported. more
| 1/31/13
DEM announces deadline for boating infrastructure grants
The R.I. Department of Environmental Management will accept proposals for federal boating infrastructure grants until Friday, Aug. 31, the state agency announced Monday. more
| 7/30/12
City approval of College Hill apartment plan challenged
Two College Hill neighbors are challenging city approval of Gilbane Development Co.’s proposed 102-unit apartment building at 257 Thayer St. more
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