State climate change bills spark concern from business community
PROVIDENCE – Combating climate change is a top priority for lawmakers, environmental advocates and business leaders alike.
But state legislation that changes targets to cut...
National Grid enters agreement to sell R.I. operations to Pa.-based company
PROVIDENCE – National Grid PLC has entered into an agreement to sell its Rhode Island power business, known as Narragansett Electric Co., to the...
Opponents speak out against proposed West Warwick medical waste treatment plant
WEST WARWICK – A proposal to build a medical waste treatment plant in West Warwick continues to fan flames of opposition.
Dozens of residents, business...
R.I. solar companies poised for post-COVID-19 rebound
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island companies that develop or support solar projects are poised to see big gains in the year ahead thanks to a...
R.I. gas prices increase 8 cents from last week
PROVIDENCE – The average price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island increased 8 cents week to week to $2.77 per gallon, 9...
Public hearing on medical waste facility scheduled
WEST WARWICK (AP) – The R.I. Department of Environmental Management has scheduled a public hearing on a proposed medical waste-to-energy facility in West Warwick.
The...
Pawtucket nonprofit receives $200K EPA job training grant
PAWTUCKET – A Pawtucket nonprofit will offer environmental job training to more than 50 residents across the greater Providence area thanks to a U.S....
Senate confirms controversial appointment to state utility regulating group
PROVIDENCE – A controversial appointment to the state’s top energy-regulating body was approved by the R.I. Senate on Tuesday.
The 29-9 vote confirms longtime state...
Push again on in R.I. to legalize recreational marijuana use
PROVIDENCE - The push to legalize recreational marijuana is officially back on in the Ocean State, with the introduction in the Senate of a...
CRMC subcommittee recommends denial of proposed South Kingstown oyster farm expansion
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – A drawn-out fight between South Kingstown residents and a prominent business owner seeking to expand his oyster farm may be nearing...
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