Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island will procure future wind energy projects together rather than separately as part of a joint agreement the states’ governors announced Wednesday — the first such […]
Rhode Island
Counties with the highest unemployment in Rhode Island
While today’s unemployment rates are significantly lower than the COVID-19 pandemic peak of 14.7% experienced in April 2020, the fear of job losses remains as workers stare down an uncertain […]
Providence man sentenced to life in prison for 2021 murder
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Providence man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve two consecutive life sentences at the Adult Correctional Institutions […]
Fifth Annual Stormwater Innovation Expo to explore nature-based solutions for climate resilience
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Green Infrastructure Coalition (RIGIC) will host its fifth annual Stormwater Innovation Expo in partnership with the Providence Stormwater Innovation Center, the American Planning Association […]
RI SBA calls for annual award nominees
The Rhode Island district of the Small Business Administration is accepting applications for its 2024 Small Business Awards, recognizing individuals and businesses in several categories. Winners also compete for regional […]
Dr. Michael Fine: What’s crazy about getting an FMLA form filled out
A guy calls me out of the blue. I don’t know him from Adam. He got my number from a friend. He’s having a problem with healthcare. He can’t get […]
Concert Photos: Macy Gray cool as ever at the Greenwich Odeum
Singer Macy Gray was a hit Sunday, October 1, on a tour stop at the Greenwich Odeum in East Greenwich. Gray covered several from her new album Reset, along with […]
New York man arrested at T.F. Green Airport after more than thirteen kilos of cocaine is seized from a carry-on bag
PROVIDENCE, RI – A New York man has been ordered detained in Rhode Island on federal drug trafficking charges after Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents at T.F. Green International […]
Nearly $700K in grants available to support local food and seafood businesses in Rhode Island
Governor Dan McKee, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM), and members of the Rhode Island General Assembly today announced that close to $700,000 in Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) grant […]
Counties in Rhode Island with more precipitation over the past year than average
During the past winter, parts of California experienced massive amounts of rain and snow. Though it momentarily eased the frequent drought periods that had been affecting the state, the surge […]
Topgolf Rhode Island opens in Cranston on October 6
Topgolf announced today it will open its first Rhode Island venue in Cranston on Friday, October 6. Topgolf provided the following details about their company and newest location. The Basics It’s […]
Project Safe Neighborhoods Investigation nets more than five kilos of fentanyl pills and powder, along with commercial pill presses
PROVIDENCE – Two Rhode Island men were arrested for drug trafficking and more than seven kilos of fentanyl pills and powder, and two commercial pill presses have been seized as […]
Tim Wakefield, who revived his career and Red Sox trophy case with knuckleball, has died at 57
BOSTON (AP) — Tim Wakefield, the knuckleballing workhorse of the Red Sox pitching staff who bounced back after giving up a season-ending home run to the Yankees in the 2003 […]
Patriots pull QB Mac Jones after 2 turnovers lead directly to Cowboys touchdowns
By STEPHEN HAWKINS AP Sports Writer ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — With his facemask buried in the turf, New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones didn’t see the touchdown that resulted from […]
Houck leads Red Sox past AL East champion Orioles 6-1 in finale
By TODD KARPOVICH Associated Press BALTIMORE (AP) — Tanner Houck threw six innings of one-hit ball and the last-place Boston Red Sox earned a split in the four-game series against […]
Jrue Holiday traded to Boston, as Portland continues making moves
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer Jrue Holiday was out of the Eastern Conference for just a few days, and now it’s the Boston Celtics who will hope that the […]
Hill accounts for 4 TDs – 3 in the second quarter – to help Rhode Island beat Bryant 49-26
KINGSTON, R.I. (AP) — Kasim Hill threw two touchdown passes and ran for a TD in the second quarter to help Rhode Island pull away in the Rams’ 49-26 win […]
Wilcox has 4 TD passes, career best 386 yards to lead Brown past Central Connecticut 42-20
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Jake Willcox threw four touchdown passes, backup Nate Lussier threw another and Brown cruised to a 42-20 win over Central Connecticut on Saturday. Lussier’s four-yard touchdown […]
What would a government shutdown mean for me? SNAP, student loans and travel impacts, explained
By WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — With gridlock persisting in Washington, a government shutdown is looking all but inevitable ahead of this weekend’s deadline. While the Senate pushes […]
Governor McKee endorses State Climate Panel’s $2.6 million spending plan
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today endorsed action by the Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council (EC4) to approve a spending plan allocating $2.6 million across state partners to support Rhode Island’s implementation of the Act on Climate law.
The EC4 is the panel statutorily charged with assessing state efforts to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, catalyzing government agencies to do their part in cutting GHGs, and strengthening the resilience of Rhode Island communities to prepare for the effects of climate change. The EC4 received its first-ever direct funding in the state budget approved by the Rhode Island General Assembly and signed into law by Governor McKee in June.
“With the approval of this funding, we are reinforcing Rhode Island’s stride toward a climate-resilient future,” said Governor McKee. “The EC4’s plan aligns with the 2021 Act on Climate, while integrating climate efforts across state agencies. Together, we are charting a cleaner, more sustainable path forward for our state.”
“The funding allocated in this first-ever EC4 budget is a balanced distribution of funds to agencies with a good split between resilience and reducing carbon emissions, as well as a balance between direct program support, capacity building, and engagement,” said Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Director and Terry Gray. “We look forward to working collaboratively across all the agencies and offices on the EC4 to implement these key investments.”
“The transportation sector accounts for a significant portion of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions. The $1.1 million in funding will aid in supporting the DRIVE EV and Erika Niedowski Memorial E-bike rebate programs, accelerating the adoption of cleaner transportation, said Acting State Energy Commissioner Chris Kearns. “Additionally, the allocation of $150,000 will encourage municipal engagement in state energy programs, enhancing their capacity to secure state and federal energy funds for local projects aligning with the state’s greenhouse gas emission reduction goals.”
The EC4 funding will be spread across various Rhode Island agencies to support their climate efforts, including $1.1 million to support the continuation of the Office of Energy Resources (OER) DRIVE EV and E-bike rebate programs, referred to by Commissioner Kearns above. Also, OER will receive $150,000 to support municipalities’ participation in state energy programs. DEM will receive $220,000 for investments in urban tree cover and to support statewide climate resilience priorities.
Other projects and efforts funded include support for the Rhode Island Commerce Corp. for outreach to the business community on investments in resilience and reducing emissions, support for the Department of Labor and Training for environmental education and workforce needs, and support for the RI Infrastructure Bank for its Energy Asset Management Program.
View the complete spending plan at https://climatechange.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur481/files/2023-09/ec4-spending-plan-table.pdf.
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Rhode Island Road Report: Travel Advisories for Sept. 30 – Oct. 7
Here are the weekly road construction reports from the Rhode Island Turnpike & Bridge Authority (RITBA) and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT). All schedules are weather-dependent. RHODE ISLAND TURNPIKE & […]
DEM: Mosquito sample from trap set in Central Falls tests positive for West Nile Virus
The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) are announcing that one mosquito sample collected Sept. 19 from a trap set in Central Falls has […]
RI Delegation & Governor McKee announce $2 million for clean-energy job training
WASHINGTON, DC – As Rhode Island continues building toward a clean, reliable, affordable energy future, it is critical that the state has a strong pipeline of skilled workers to meet demand. […]
Mystic Folkways Music Festival returns to Mystic Seaport Museum October 7 – 8
Mystic Seaport Museum will present Mystic Folkways, a music festival, curated in collaboration with Sean W. Spellman of Westerly Sound. The festival will take place on October 7 and 8 […]