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Voters Asked to Approve $50M Bond to Support Environment-Friendly Projects in R.I.

Federal Inflation Reduction Act to Benefit R.I.’s Renewable Energy, Efficiency Programs

General Assembly Finishes Session with Numerous Environmental Wins

One New Member Named, Another Reappointed to CRMC

Advocates and activists remain zealous about opposing the legislation, and expect it to return to the General Assembly next year.

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Rhode Island House Members’ Proposed $13.6 Billion Budget Fails to Fund EC4

Small Rhode Island Panel Plays Big Role in Selecting Recreational Bond Projects

Interim Director Gray Nominated to Lead DEM

Under the legislation, all new cars sold or leased in Rhode Island by 2030 would have to be electric vehicles. The bill also establishes a framework to determine the infrastructure needed to charge electric vehicles.

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Senate Bill Gives DEM More Power to Combat Bird Flu

Complex, Ambitious Bill Before R.I. Legislature Would Require Producers to Pay for Disposal of Their Packaging

‘Advanced Recycling’ Bill Draws Criticism From Environmental Advocates

A special legislative commission looking at ways to reorganize Rhode Island's troubled Coastal Resources Management Council will wrap up its work this year without a pathway to significant legislation.

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House Passes Bill to Ban Toxic Chemicals from Food Packaging

Dam Controversy on Johnson’s Pond Flows Into General Assembly

Bills Would Track, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Coming from Large Buildings

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Controversial ‘Advanced Recycling’ Legislation Dies

Legislation Proposes All New Cars Sold in Rhode Island by 2030 be Electric

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House Commission Created to Reorganize CRMC Calls Process Heavy Lift; Changes Not Expected This Year

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