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Charlestown Officials Say Proposed Quarry Expansion Goes Against Town Zoning

Special House Commission Appointed to Study CRMC

CRMC Chair Resigns; Gov. McKee Appoints His First Council Member

Governor’s Veto of Renewable Energy Bill Viewed as Backing National Grid

PROVIDENCE — The General Assembly had a busy year of environmental legislation as a variety of bills passed both chambers and landed on the governor’s desk for his signature or refusal. Others, however, fell by the wayside during the 2021 session, which wrapped up July 1.

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General Assembly Passes Bill with Strict Limitations in Rhode Island on High-Heat Medical Waste Facilities

Exeter Faces Fall Deadline for Action on State’s Claim of Freshwater Wetlands Violations

House Passes Community Net Metering Bill to Push Renewable Energy Expansion

PROVIDENCE — The Senate approved two pieces of environmental legislation in a single session with passage of bills to establish environmental protections for vulnerable neighborhoods and to reduce transportation-sector emissions.

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Committee Moves Transportation Emissions, School Recycling, Environmental Justice Bills to Full Senate

Lawmakers Request $20 Million to Repair Damaged East Bay Bike Path Bridges

Electricity Bill with 100% Renewable-Sourcing Goal by 2030 Passes Senate

PROVIDENCE — A bill establishing the structure of a school recycling program focused on reducing food waste will be considered by the full House of Representatives.

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Public Backs Package of Bills That Would Tackle Pollution, Food Insecurity, Affordable Housing

Rhode Island Lawmakers Offer TEAM Approach to Reduce Transportation Emissions

Legislation Would Start Rhode Island Down Road to Reduced Transportation Emissions

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General Assembly Passes Slate of Environmental Bills Before 2021 Session Ends

Senate Passes Environmental-Justice Zones, Transportation Emissions Bills to the House

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School Recycling Bill Focused on Reducing Food Waste

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