Government

Climate Programs Survive Unscathed in Gov. McKee’s Budget Proposal, for Now

Looming Budget Deficit Bad News for Environmental Advocates Seeking Beefed-Up State Programs

CRMC Council Loses Member to Resignation, Reducing Coastal Decision-Making Body to 6

‘Dead on the Vine:’ Advisory Boards Created by Legislation Often Left Unfilled

Although a law may be created, there's no guarantee that it will be enacted, or funded.

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Whitehouse Introduces Bill to Improve Offshore Wind Development Process

Providence Comprehensive Plan Includes Modified Ban on New Gas Stations

State Offering Rebates on Electric Leaf Blowers for Landscaping Businesses

The Coastal Resources Management Council last week postponed the Policies and Procedures Subcommittee’s hearing for the second month in a row.

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Green Report Card Finds Environmental Progress at R.I. Statehouse

Indigenous Museum in Exeter Eyes Move to Bigger Location

As NOAA Evaluates Rhode Island’s CRMC, Advocates Push to Dissolve Agency’s Decision-Making Council

The $1.6 million will be spread across 15 different programs proposed by state agencies and the University of Rhode Island.

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When It Comes to Open Space and Land Conservation, R.I. Votes Green

NOAA Evaluating Rhode Island’s Coastal Regulatory Agency

Grants Awarded to Improve Water Quality, Habitat in Buzzards Bay Watershed