$3.8M loan will lead to safe drinking water again on Prudence Island

PRUDENCE ISLAND — It will take a while, but Prudence Island residents can at least look forward to the return of safe drinking water. Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, the state’s central hub for financing infrastructure improvements for municipalities, …

Federal cuts jeopardize Island disease research

The jobs of two Vineyard health professionals are in jeopardy due to federal funding cuts, which threaten to hold back local public health efforts. The two professionals — case investigator and former emergency room nurse Betsy VanLandingham and …

NBC 10 Town Hall explores debate over Rhode Island state archives in 'Preserving the Past'

Rhode Island lawmakers put the brakes on a $100 million plan for a new state archives building in 2024. But the project isn't dead. Secretary of State Gregg Amore calls it a necessity as Rhode Island keeps its important documents and artifacts in a …

Infrastructure Bank approves $3.8 million loan For new Prudence Island drinking water treatment system

Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, the state’s central hub for financing infrastructure improvements for municipalities, businesses, and homeowners, in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Health, has closed on a $3,887,450 Drinking Water State …

It's trout season in Rhode Island

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — With the arrival of the second Saturday in April it’s trout season in Rhode Island. Anglers were ready for the official 6:00 am start at trout-stocked freshwater locations all over the state. While fishers were looking …

Gallery: Trout fishing season begins in Rhode Island

Rhode Island Officials Approve New Marijuana Rules, Setting Framework For Licensing And Social Equity

“These are truly home-grown, just like our cultivators. This is an industry that is growing here thoughtfully, intentionally, deliberately—and it needs to reflect that.” By Christopher Shea, Rhode Island Current Nearly two years after its formation, Rhode …

Science from this Rhode Island EPA lab is used to prevent water pollution. Will Trump close it?

Cutting this lab and the rest of the agency’s research branch could effectively stall or end this type of independent EPA science that is at the heart of the nation’s environmental rules, former and current employees and those who have worked with the lab …

Bally’s Lobbies Rhode Island Lawmakers Against Tobacco Ban, Claims Smoking Attracts Players

Posted on: April 12, 2025, 02:35h.  Last updated on: April 11, 2025, 03:36h. Bally’s says indoor smoking helps its Rhode Island casinos Rhode Island lawmakers are again considering legislation to end casino smoking Casino smoking is legally prohibited in …

What You Can Buy for $3 Million in Rhode Island

Saturday, April 12, 2025 GoLocalProv Mott & Chace Content Partnership   The folks at Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International are offering three properties this week  — each is located in one of Rhode Island's premier coastal communities.   They …