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Published on December 23, 2022 - 17:53 GMT

RI Permanently Protects 575 Acres of Land - Worth $9.5M - By Leveraging Open Space and Farmland Bonds in 2022

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announce that the State of Rhode Island has helped permanently protect 575 acres of land by leveraging $3.58 million of voter-approved state bond funds …

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Published on December 23, 2022 - 01:14 GMT

Hope Valley

RHODE ISLAND, December 22 - No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp.go

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Published on December 23, 2022 - 01:14 GMT

DEM Announces New Standard Fishing License, Reminds Fishers that Commercial Marine Licenses are up for Renewal and Most are Due ...

RHODE ISLAND, December 22 - PROVIDENCE, RI – With the Rhode Island General Assembly's recent amendments to the state commercial fishing licensing law forming the basis for the changes, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today …

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Published on December 22, 2022 - 21:08 GMT

Hope Valley

No arrests to report. Media Contact: Captain Jeffrey L'heureux, District "B" Commander, Rhode Island State Police, 401-764-5614 or rispdps@risp.go

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Published on December 22, 2022 - 21:08 GMT

DEM Announces New Standard Fishing License, Reminds Fishers that Commercial Marine Licenses are up for Renewal and Most are Due ...

PROVIDENCE, RI – With the Rhode Island General Assembly's recent amendments to the state commercial fishing licensing law forming the basis for the changes, the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today that it has converted several …

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Published on December 21, 2022 - 20:27 GMT

Traffic at Farmers' Markets Continues Upward Trend in 2022

RHODE ISLAND, December 21 - PROVIDENCE, RI –The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today that public participation at the two farmers' markets it runs increased by nearly 17% in 2022 over 2021. Over the year, total attendance went …

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Published on December 21, 2022 - 20:27 GMT

Travel Advisory: RIDOT Updates Truck Weight Restriction on Route 37 Bridge Over Amtrak in Warwick

RHODE ISLAND, December 21 - The Rhode Island Department of Transportation today updated the weight limit for heavy trucks using the bridge that carries Route 37 westbound over Amtrak's Northeast Corridor, close to the Post Road (Route 1) interchange in …

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Published on December 21, 2022 - 15:39 GMT

Traffic at Farmers' Markets Continues Upward Trend in 2022

PROVIDENCE, RI –The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today that public participation at the two farmers' markets it runs increased by nearly 17% in 2022 over 2021. Over the year, total attendance went from a combined 29,634 …

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Published on December 21, 2022 - 15:39 GMT

Travel Advisory: RIDOT Updates Truck Weight Restriction on Route 37 Bridge Over Amtrak in Warwick

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation today updated the weight limit for heavy trucks using the bridge that carries Route 37 westbound over Amtrak's Northeast Corridor, close to the Post Road (Route 1) interchange in Warwick. The new limit will …

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Published on December 21, 2022 - 00:44 GMT

McKee Administration Announces RFP for $2.5M Ventilation Initiative

RHODE ISLAND, December 20 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced a request for proposals for the state's newest RI Rebounds program, the Ventilation Initiative will be run through the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. The program will select …

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Published on December 21, 2022 - 00:44 GMT

Artist Fu'una's artwork to be on display at the Atrium Gallery at One Capitol Hill, Jan. 27-April 5

RHODE ISLAND, December 20 - Opening reception is on Thursday, March. 2, at 5 p.m. Providence, RI— The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today the works of Providence's Fu'una (aka Kameko Branchaud) to be on display from Jan. …

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Published on December 21, 2022 - 00:44 GMT

State's arts agency awards 93 grants to arts and culture organizations, folk artists, individual artists, artists in healthcare

RHODE ISLAND, December 20 - Workforce development in the arts, arts and culture organizations, individual artists, folk artists and artists in healthcare benefited from $452,206 in grants approved by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) in …

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Published on December 20, 2022 - 18:25 GMT

State's arts agency awards 93 grants to arts and culture organizations, folk artists, individual artists, artists in healthcare

Workforce development in the arts, arts and culture organizations, individual artists, folk artists and artists in healthcare benefited from $452,206 in grants approved by the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) in December. The 93 grants …

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Published on December 20, 2022 - 18:25 GMT

Artist Fu'una's artwork to be on display at the Atrium Gallery at One Capitol Hill, Jan. 27-April 5

Opening reception is on Thursday, March. 2, at 5 p.m. Providence, RI— The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today the works of Providence's Fu'una (aka Kameko Branchaud) to be on display from Jan. 27 to April 5 at RISCA's …

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Published on December 20, 2022 - 16:42 GMT

McKee Administration Announces RFP for $2.5M Ventilation Initiative

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced a request for proposals for the state's newest RI Rebounds program, the Ventilation Initiative will be run through the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. The program will select intermediary organizations …

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Published on December 17, 2022 - 04:13 GMT

McKee Administration Gives Preliminary Approval for Amos House to Operate Cranston Street Armory Warming Station

RHODE ISLAND, December 16 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that Amos House has received approval to operate the Cranston Street Armory Warming Station. "Amos House has been a strong, dedicated partner and we look forward to …

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Published on December 16, 2022 - 22:13 GMT

McKee Administration Gives Preliminary Approval for Amos House to Operate Cranston Street Armory Warming Station

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that Amos House has received approval to operate the Cranston Street Armory Warming Station. "Amos House has been a strong, dedicated partner and we look forward to working with them on the Cranston …

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Published on December 15, 2022 - 23:30 GMT

Governor McKee Announces Additional $1.5M in Direct Electricity Rate Relief to Approximately 39,000 Customers This Winter

RHODE ISLAND, December 15 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Office of Energy Resources (OER) announced today a proposal to use an additional $1.5 million in funding from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) to provide direct rate …

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Published on December 15, 2022 - 23:30 GMT

Travel Advisory: Route 6 Paving at Glenbridge Bridge Scheduled for Saturday, December 17

RHODE ISLAND, December 15 - The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will start paving on Route 6 East and West on Saturday, December 17 in the area of the Glenbridge Avenue Bridge, just east of the Killingly Street interchange. This will …

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Published on December 15, 2022 - 23:30 GMT

State Climate Panel Votes to Accept Updated Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Plan

RHODE ISLAND, December 15 - PROVIDENCE, RI – The panel charged with assessing state efforts to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, catalyzing government agencies to do their part in cutting GHGs, and strengthening the resilience of Rhode Island communities …

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