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Fighting Back Against ‘Solar for None’: Attorney General Bonta Sues Over Trump’s Latest Environmental Funding Termination

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), today joined a multistate coalition in suing to block the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s unlawful termination of the $7...

Travel Advisory Update: Truck and Large Vehicle Restriction at Wickford Roundabout Construction Project in Place Through October 28

RHODE ISLAND, October 17 - The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will continue its restriction for trucks, buses and other large vehicles through the mini-roundabout work zone at the intersection of Brown Street, Boston Neck Road...

Travel Advisory Update: Truck and Large Vehicle Restriction at Wickford Roundabout Construction Project in Place Through October 28

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will continue its restriction for trucks, buses and other large vehicles through the mini-roundabout work zone at the intersection of Brown Street, Boston Neck Road (Route 1A) and Phillips...

Combatting the EPA’s Ongoing Assault on Climate Science: Attorney General Bonta Slams EPA’s Proposed Rescission of Endangerment Finding

Through multiple actions, Attorney General Bonta and multistate partners, stand up for climate science, oppose EPA’s proposal to repeal all the federal motor vehicle greenhouse gas emission standards that protect the health and safety of Americans...

Attorney General James Fights Back Against EPA’s Attempts to Deny Climate Change

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James is co-leading a coalition of attorneys general, counties, and cities in a series of actions opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) unlawful proposal to rescind its landmark 2009...

RIEMA Director Marc R. Pappas Elected Vice President of National Emergency Management Association

RHODE ISLAND, October 16 - Media Advisory Courtney Marciano For Immediate Release 401- 318- 0911 RIEMA Director Marc R. Pappas Elected Vice President of National Emergency Management Association Pappas to help lead national efforts to strengthen...

Allison Markova Named Director of Technology Transfer & Innovation Partnerships at the URI Research Foundation

Her appointment reflects the Research Foundation’s growing momentum in building a robust innovation ecosystem at URI and beyond. KINGSTON, RI, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The University of Rhode Island Research...

24 Waterways to be Stocked with Trout

Published on Thursday, October 16, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is stocking brook and rainbow trout in selected areas throughout RI starting Friday, Oct. 17, through Thursday, Oct. 23. Some...

Travel Advisory: Lane Reduction and Shift Scheduled for Route 37 East Over Amtrak in Warwick

RHODE ISLAND, October 15 - Effective Friday night, October 17, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily reduce the number of travel lanes from three to two on a section of Route 37 East over Amtrak's Northeast...

Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Temporarily Close Route 4 Overnight Near the Frenchtown Road Overpass in East Greenwich

RHODE ISLAND, October 14 - Starting Monday night, October 20, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close a section of Route 4 near the Frenchtown Road (Route 402) overpass in East Greenwich. The closures are...