Rhode Island
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Legislation sponsored by Rep. McGaw would prevent approval of carbon-polluting power plants

by Ryan Belmore

Legislation sponsored by Rep. Michelle E. McGaw would require the state’s Energy Facility Siting Board to deny applications for power plants that would have adverse effects on Rhode Island’s ability to meet its carbon-emissions-reduction goals. “We set carbon reduction goals in state law because there is a climate crisis, one that is directly impacting our own […]

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Governor McKee signs Executive Order to engage communities in the state’s vaccination efforts and reduce vaccine hesitancy

by Ryan Belmore

Governor Dan McKee today signed an executive order to engage communities in the state’s vaccination efforts and reduce vaccine hesitancy. The executive order directs the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) to engage cities and towns as full participants in administering and expanding Rhode Island’s vaccination efforts. The order further directs RIDOH to update its comprehensive state […]

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Gina Raimondo confirmed as Commerce Secretary, resigns as Governor of Rhode Island

by Ryan Belmore

Governor Gina M. Raimondo submitted a letter of resignation moments ago to Governor Dan McKee. Her resignation took effect upon delivery to Governor McKee. Similar letters were also sent to the Rhode Island Speaker of the House and Senate President. Copies of these letters were sent to the state’s congressional delegation, general officers, and other […]

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More than $7,500 raised for RI Community Food Bank through BankNewport’s “Kind Souls, Full Bowls” Campaign

by What'sUpNewp

BankNewport is pleased to announce that “Kind Souls, Full Bowls”, a campaign to raise awareness about food insecurity in Rhode Island, generated$7,535.00 for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.  From January 18th through February 14th, members of the community were encouraged to make a contribution to the Food Bank to support the organization’s mission to distribute […]

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RI, MA, CT, and DC launch regional program to cut transportation pollution, reinvest in cleaner transit and modern infrastructure

by Community Submission

via Office of the Governor Governor Gina M. Raimondo, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, and District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) today committing to a groundbreaking multijurisdictional program that will achieve substantial reductions in motor vehicle pollution – the region’s greatest source of greenhouse gases (GHG) […]

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