Government

Last-Minute Moves Delay Bill That Would Review CRMC’s Water Type Designations

In 2026, Environmental Groups Hope to Build on Past Legislative Wins

Legislators’ Annoyance at Underfunded Green Bonds Grows

Providence’s New Revolving Fund to Pay for Greening of the City

The 223-page plan, which describes itself as primarily “aspirational,” lays out four core objectives for development in the Port of Providence.

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Superior Court Reverses CRMC Approval of Potter Pond Aquaculture Expansion

Mayor Smiley Addresses South Providence Residents’ Concerns about Snow Removal, Waterfront Scrapyard

Rhode Island Recycled Metals Misses Another Licensing Hearing

The politically appointed board that oversees the coastal agency would be transformed into an advisory body with little decision-making power.

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Chamber of Commerce Questions Need for Building Decarbonization Bills

CRMC Denies Westerly Couple’s Application to Redo Seawall

Green Bond Provides ‘Critical’ Help to Land Trusts, Conservationists in Preserving Farmland

Legislation regarding food waste and composting is a growing trend in the General Assembly in recent years.

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Raptors, Other Species Pay Price for Efforts to Kill Rats and Mice

Deadline for McKee to Make CRMC Executive Board Changes Approaching

Rhode Island Has No Real Plan to Decarbonize State Buildings