Rhode Island Passes Soonest 100% Renewable Electricity Commitment in USA

Rhode Island is the latest state that has committed to 100% renewable electricity. Earlier this week, Governor Daniel McKee made it official by signing the bill into law that commits Rhode Island to get 100% of its electricity from renewable energy sources …

One year after the armed standoff, Rhode Island’s Rise of the Moors is in limbo

The confrontation ended peacefully with the arrests of the 10 men and a 17-year-old boy. Among the weapons seized were four rifles, three pistols, and a sawed-off shotgun, as well as loaded magazines and ammunition. But a year after Massachusetts State …

Summer energy bill assistance is available for Rhode Island residents

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund is open to all eligible Rhode Island households experiencing financial difficulty and in need of assistance with energy expenses, even in the summer. The fund is sponsored by Rhode Island Energy, …

Bally’s, praised by labor here, faces strike threat in Rhode Island

Bally’s, which won its bid for a Chicago casino in large measure on its backing from organized labor, is facing a possible strike at its casino in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Members of Local 26 of Unite Here, the hospitality workers union, overwhelmingly voted …

Historic photos: Traffic in Rhode Island 

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee trails Democratic primary rivals in bid for full term

RICHMOND, Rhode Island — Gov. Dan McKee faces stiff Democratic primary competition in his campaign for a full, four-year term after assuming the Ocean State's top government job 16 months ago. A recent poll of 353 likely Democratic primary voters …

A day-by-day guide to Rhode Island’s best fireworks shows

It’s 4th of July weekend in Rhode Island, which means awkward politicians walking in parades, American flag pants, and fireworks from every corner of the state.  If you’re scouting out the best celebrations, here’s a day-by-day guide to the shows you won’t …

Dunkin’ says offering free coffee to ‘white’ Rhode Island residents was ‘unfortunate mistake’

A typo might be the cause of a recent controversy at a Dunkin’ in Rhode Island. The Dunkin’ location was offering free coffee to residents, however, the Facebook post said it was only for “white” residents, WJAR reported. Dunkin’ said in a statement to …

Governor McKee Signs Historic Legislation Requiring 100% of Rhode Island’s Electricity to be Offset by Renewable Energy ...

PROVIDENCE, RI – Continuing his #RIMomentum Tour, Governor Dan McKee today signed into law historic legislation to substantially increase renewable energy production and supply by requiring that 100 percent of Rhode Island’s electricity be offset by …

Governor McKee Statement on Rhode Island Energy Commissioner Nicholas S. Ucci

RHODE ISLAND, June 30 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today shared that Nicholas S. Ucci will be stepping down as the Commissioner of the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER). His last day of State service will be July 23, 2022. "Nick …