Rhode Island schools struggle to implement composting mandates, survey reveals
April 29, 2024

Rhode Island schools struggle to implement composting mandates, survey reveals

A recent survey by the Youth Composting Campaign Initiative reveals that Rhode Island schools are struggling to...

Largest annual fireworks show in the country kicks off Kentucky Derby festivities
April 24, 2024

Largest annual fireworks show in the country kicks off Kentucky Derby festivities

Normally, we would not cover non-political events happening in other states, but when you happen to be...

A Fight is Brewing Over Rhode Island’s Forests
March 21, 2024

A Fight is Brewing Over Rhode Island’s Forests

A bitter fight is brewing at the Rhode Island State House over a series of forestry bills....

Wealth Tax in Rhode Island Could Raise Millions While Improving Fairness
February 19, 2024

Wealth Tax in Rhode Island Could Raise Millions While Improving Fairness

Massachusetts introduced a “Fair Share” wealth tax, imposing a 4% surtax on incomes over $1 million. This...

Speaking Up for Democracy: RI ACLU Reports on Troubling Limits in Town Meetings
January 22, 2024

Speaking Up for Democracy: RI ACLU Reports on Troubling Limits in Town Meetings

The ACLU of Rhode Island’s new report reveals significant variations in public comment policies across local town...

Uprise RI Officially Launches BillBuddy Legislation Engagement Tool
January 3, 2024

Uprise RI Officially Launches BillBuddy Legislation Engagement Tool

Today, we launched BillBuddy to the general public. BillBuddy is an exciting new tool that makes understanding...

High Speed Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Coming to Rhode Island Interstate Corridor
December 21, 2023

High Speed Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Coming to Rhode Island Interstate Corridor

Rhode Island begins construction on its first EV fast charging stations along I-95. The chargers at the...

Hunger in Rhode Island Reaches Record Highs
November 21, 2023

Hunger in Rhode Island Reaches Record Highs

A new report shows hunger in Rhode Island has reached record highs, with food insecurity and demand...

Uprise RI Introduces The Helping Hand AI Chat Assistant for Rhode Islanders
November 20, 2023

Uprise RI Introduces The Helping Hand AI Chat Assistant for Rhode Islanders

New AI chatbot from Uprise RI uses cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to help Rhode Islanders resolve a...

PFAS Contamination in RI: New Report Details Sweeping Threat to Rhode Islanders’ Health
November 2, 2023

PFAS Contamination in RI: New Report Details Sweeping Threat to Rhode Islanders’ Health

A new report from Rhode Island’s environmental watchdog paints a harrowing picture of widespread PFAS contamination in...

Pandemic Provides Misleading Drop in Rhode Island Emissions Numbers
October 23, 2023

Pandemic Provides Misleading Drop in Rhode Island Emissions Numbers

Rhode Island’s 2020 greenhouse gas emissions declined 20% from 1990 levels, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. This...

New FBI Report Shows Fear-Mongering Over Crime Doesn’t Match Reality
October 18, 2023

New FBI Report Shows Fear-Mongering Over Crime Doesn’t Match Reality

Despite claims of a crime wave, the latest FBI data reveals a more nuanced picture – both...

Rhode Island’s Unspoken Crisis: Too Many Going Hungry
October 11, 2023

Rhode Island’s Unspoken Crisis: Too Many Going Hungry

Rhode Island faces a silent but growing challenge: widespread food insecurity. A detailed survey reveals the economic...

RI DOT Draft Carbon Reduction Strategy Falls Short of Meeting Legal Requirements
October 9, 2023

RI DOT Draft Carbon Reduction Strategy Falls Short of Meeting Legal Requirements

Rhode Island DOT’s draft transportation carbon reduction strategy fails to meet the state’s 2021 Act on Climate...

Rate Increase for Rhode Island Energy Consumers Likely as PUC Votes
September 27, 2023

Rate Increase for Rhode Island Energy Consumers Likely as PUC Votes

Rate increase for Rhode Island Energy consumers likely, As PUC gathers to vote on rate proposal Tuesday....

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