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Bills to Regulate ‘Forever Chemicals’ Strongly Supported in Senate Committee Testimony

PROVIDENCE — A Senate committee discussion of so-called “forever chemicals” showed there is strong public sentiment against the hazardous substances that could be significantly regulated through proposed legislation.

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R.I. Bills Address Solar Panel Recycling, Plastic Bag Ban

At the start of the 2021 session, it was expected that bills derailed last year by the coronavirus pandemic, such as a statewide plastic bag ban, would sail through both […]

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New Act On Climate Bill Calls for Enforcement of Goals

Legislation to establish enforceable climate emission reduction targets for Rhode Island haven’t fared well in recent years. They are typically backed by a broad coalition of progressive groups, but the bills rarely make it out of committee. The prospects this year are uncertain.

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