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As Trump targets public lands, Governor Newsom expands free state parks access, announces record conservation progress, and signs legislation protecting California’s coast and wildlife
Office of the California Governor
Governor Newsom first launched California’s 30×30 effort through executive order in 2020, making California one of the first governments in the world to commit to conserving 30% of its lands and coastal waters by the end of the decade.
As Trump targets public lands, Governor Newsom expands free state parks access, announces record conservation progress, and signs legislation protecting California’s coast and wildlife
Office of the California Governor
Governor Newsom first launched California’s 30×30 effort through executive order in 2020, making California one of the first governments in the world to commit to conserving 30% of its lands and coastal waters by the end of the decade.
Sen. DiPalma, Rep. Cotter join environmental and municipal leaders at 2026 Green Bond ballot campaign kickoff
Rhode Island General Assembly
Rhode Island leaders voiced support for investments in clean water, climate resilience, outdoor recreation, green infrastructure farmland and open space.
Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Flawed Environmental Assessment for Commercial Drone Delivery Operations
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) insufficient evaluation of the environmental consequences of commercial drone package...
State's Arts Agency and Humanities Council celebrate Arts and Humanities Month with happenings throughout the state
Rhode Island Government
RHODE ISLAND, September 30 - Providence, RI -- To usher in National Arts and Humanities Month this October, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) and Rhode Island Humanities (RI Humanities) have partnered to host programs, webinars,...
State's Arts Agency and Humanities Council celebrate Arts and Humanities Month with happenings throughout the state
Rhode Island Government
Providence, RI -- To usher in National Arts and Humanities Month this October, Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) and Rhode Island Humanities (RI Humanities) have partnered to host programs, webinars, workshops and celebrations.
Thurston Gray Pond (Upper Melville) to be Stocked with Trout
Portsmouth Town - Rhode Island
Get ready to drop a line during one of the fall’s fin-est pastimes!
Raising the Bar RI Environmental Police Receive RIPAC Accreditation
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Published on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that its Division of Law Enforcement (DLE) has received Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission (RIPAC)...
Raising the Bar RI Environmental Police Receive RIPAC Accreditation
State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Published on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announces that its Division of Law Enforcement (DLE) has received Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission (RIPAC)...
During Climate Week, Attorney General Bonta Announces Second Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Offshore Wind Deal
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
NEW YORK CITY — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Energy Commission (CEC) today filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration and Invenergy, a California offshore wind leaseholder, over the Administration’s unlawful...
As Students Return to Classrooms, RIDE Launches BARR Partnership to Support Students and Educators at Six Rhode Island Schools
Rhode Island Department of Education
Published on Thursday, September 10, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – As students return to classrooms across Rhode Island, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today announced that the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) is launching a partnership...
Rhode Island Superior Court Rules for Burrillville Resident Dismissing Town's Counterclaim, Barred by Anti-SLAPP Statute
EIN Presswire
Court finds resident's opposition to artificial turf project was constitutionally protected petitioning activity NEWPORT, RI, UNITED STATES, September 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Rhode Island Superior Court has granted summary judgment to...
RIDE Secures $3.68 Million Federal Grant to Strengthen Special Education Across Rhode Island
Rhode Island Department of Education
Published on Friday, September 04, 2026 Five-year award will support the Rhode Island Special Education (RISE) Initiative and expand pathways for special educators to improve outcomes for students with disabilities, statewide SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 |...
As federal administration continues to target public lands and California’s coast, California surges past halfway mark on world-leading conservation goals
California Natural Resources Agency
What you need to know: California has counted more than 3.5 million acres of conserved lands and coastal waters since 2022 - an area larger than Rhode Island and Delaware combined - putting the state more than halfway toward its goal to conserve...
Rhode Island Department of Education Releases 2026 State of Education Highlighting Progress Across Student Achievement, Attendance, and School Transformation
Rhode Island Department of Education
Published on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) released the agency's 2026 State of Education report, Progress by Design, highlighting...
Ocean Business Comes to America: Inaugural USA Event to Debut in Rhode Island in 2027
Rhode Island Commerce
Rhode Island selected to host leading global industry event; expected to welcome more than 1,500 ocean-technology professionals, 100 exhibitors and 75 live demonstrations to Newport in September 2027. BRIGHTON, U.K. – August 27, 2026 – Ocean...
Attorney General Neronha helps secure $170 million in bill credits, climate mandates on behalf of Rhode Island ratepayers
State of Rhode Island Attorney General
Published on Thursday, August 27, 2026 The PUC rejects Rhode Island Energy’s efforts to maximize profits following the Office’s successful advocacy Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced that his Office helped secure $170 million in...
Ladd Observatory Staff Astronomer Francine Jackson Recently Featured on Close Up Radio
EIN Presswire
LINCOLN, RI, UNITED STATES, September 30, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Francine picked her career off a library shelf.
Travel Advisory: Resurfacing Scheduled to Begin October 4 for Main Avenue in Warwick
Rhode Island Government
RHODE ISLAND, September 28 - Road diet on eastern end of Main Avenue to remain permanently Beginning on Sunday night, October 4, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to begin milling and paving on Main Avenue (Route...
Surplus Solutions Opens New Livermore, California Site to Sustainably Support West Coast Life Sciences Market
EIN Presswire
Sangamo Therapeutics R&D lab equipment goes to auction Sept 14 from the new Bay Area facility in Livermore, followed by cGMP manufacturing equipment Oct 5. LIVERMORE, CA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Surplus Solutions,...
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