Packaging groups support combo EPR, bottle bill legislation in Rhode Island

Dive Brief: Some packaging groups are voicing support for extended producer responsibility legislation introduced in Rhode Island this month that would jointly set up a deposit return program for beverage containers in the state. The day after a special …

Rhode Island’s New Housing Laws Will Result in ‘Forced Over-Development’

Rhode Island needs more housing, and I support that goal. But how we get there matters. Careful planning is essential to avoid unintended consequences that could create new problems. Growth has limits, and development must respect constraints, especially …

Dominick Ruggerio, Rhode Island’s longest-serving legislator, dies at 76

Rhode Island Could Follow Austria’s Lead When It Comes to Composting

JOHNSTON, R.I. — Compostable materials, such as food scrap, newspaper, cardboard, and leaves, make up about a third of the total trash sent to the Central Landfill every year, about 100,000 tons total, according to a 2015 waste characterization study by …

BREAKING: Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio Dies

Monday, April 21, 2025 GoLocalProv News Team   View Larger + PHOTO: GoLocalProv Rhode Island State Senate President Dominick Ruggerio has died.  The office released the following statement on Monday.  It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing …

Rhode Island Politicians react to the death of Senate President Ruggerio

Rhode Island State House (WLNE)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Rhode Island Politicians are reacting to the news of Rhode Island Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio’s passing. Senate President Ruggerio’s office confirmed his passing on Monday morning. This …

Here's how we ranked the best RIIL girls lacrosse teams in Rhode Island

If you’re not a coach or player and are here for the rankings, you can skip this part of the column and slide right on down to see what you came for. But if you’re a coach, it’s important that you read this. While I don’t understand the rules or strategies …

Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio Dies at 76 After Battle With Cancer

Rhode Island Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio, the state’s longest-serving senator and a towering figure in state politics for over four decades, died early Monday morning after a battle with cancer. He was 76. Senate spokesman Greg Pare confirmed …

Dominick J. Ruggerio, Rhode Island Senate President, has died

In a statement released by the RI Senate: “It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio earlier this morning. We are so grateful for the love and support of his friends and colleagues. Throughout his …

Sexually transmitted infections returning to pre-pandemic levels in Rhode Island

HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) appear to be a slowly rising tide in the Ocean State, according to the most recent data from the state health department.  STI surveillance data is reported on a lag, so the March report issued by the …