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New Hampshire Leads in Residential Electric Rate Stability, Data Reveals
CONCORD, N.H. — A new report from the Energy Information Administration's (EIA) "Electric Power Monthly" has highlighted the significant disparity in residential electric rate increases across New England, with New Hampshire maintaining more stable rates compared to its neighbors from 2017 to 2024. According to the data, on a cents-per-kilowatt-hour basis, residential electric rates have risen much more sharply in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Maine than in New Hampshire.
Will RI renters get the protection they seek?
Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. As Rhode Island's leaders continue to seek answers to the state's housing shortage much is made of building new, affordable homes. As potential homeowners wait for those projects to become available, renting is the only viable option, leaving them in need of protection as well.
Dozens of Massachusetts Communities Have Banned Polystyrene
Massachusetts is moving away from polystyrene food packaging, and Fairhaven is at the forefront of the movement to rid the plant of single-use plastic products. The Massachusetts Sierra Club says, "As of May 2024, within Massachusetts, 62 cities and towns across 12 counties representing over 1.3 million people (20%) have already banned some form of polystyrene."
Can the Cranston City Council investigate its own members? Germain resignation opens debate
CRANSTON – The City Council on Tuesday will revisit the subject of former Ward 2 Councilor Aniece Germain’s sudden resignation last month. The discussion will center on a letter Steven Brown, executive director of Rhode Island’s ACLU, a civil-rights advocacy group, sent to the council following Germain’s resignation. Nicole Renzulli, a Republican city-wide councilor, introduced the item into the agenda.
RI's first head of the Cannabis Office has been tapped. Here's what we know about her.
Michelle A. Reddish has been tapped to be the first administrator of the Rhode Island Cannabis Office. “Michelle’s significant expertise in regulatory compliance, development and technological advancement position her to hit the ground running on day one,” Gov. Dan McKee said in a news release. “I’m confident Michelle will effectively continue Rhode Island’s commitment to promoting the safe usage and responsible regulation of cannabis in our state.” ...
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