Major oil/gas companies to pay $17M+ to Rhode Island for polluting soil, groundwater with gas additive (MTBE)

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Rhode Island’s combined recoveries from settlements as part of Rhode Island’s ongoing MTBE litigation total over $17 million PROVIDENCE, RI – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that his office has resolved Rhode Island’s lawsuit against three of the nation’s largest refiners of gasoline. The State’s case, filed in September 2016, alleged that Shell,…

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$4.8M more for Take it Outside. 21 projects, including 5 Chambers of Commerce

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Take it Outside Initiative Will Provide Funds to R.I. Intermediaries to Support Small Businesses with Expanding and Maintaining Outdoor Space Usage Governor McKee announced approximately $4.8 million in awards that will enable eligible small businesses to expand their capacity to do business outdoors. Funded through the Rhode Island Rebounds initiative, the Take It Outside program…

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Your RI Weather for April 11, 2022 – John Donnelly

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by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure keeps the clouds and showers at bay until later in the evening, so a decent day with warmer temps, morning lows in the 40’s followed by afternoon highs around 60 with a light southwesterly breeze. A frontal system to our west develops and brings in cloud cover by late…

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Dylan Zelazo explores run for Cranston City Council, Ward 6. Invites locals to fundraiser

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Dylan M. Zelazo announced today that he is strongly considering running for City Council to represent Cranston’s 6th Ward. He is the Director of Administration for the City of Pawtucket, where he helps lead the budgeting process, collective bargaining negotiations, and day-to-day governmental operations. Zelazo also contributes to the City’s economic development efforts. “The neighborhoods…

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It’s National Pet Day – show us yours!

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It’s National Pet Day! From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Keeping Pets and People Healthy: “There are many health benefits of owning a pet. They can increase opportunities to exercise, get outside, and socialize. Regular walking or playing with pets can decrease blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels. Pets can help manage loneliness…

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When Uber was Uber appalling – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “We’re in a political campaign, and the candidate is Uber, and the opponent is an @$$hole named Taxi.” -Travis Kalanick, former Uber CEO             What happen when a highly charged, enthusiastic leader transports his frat boy culture, or “Bro” culture to the Silicon Valley boardroom?  As long as the company…

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Your Networking Pick of the Week – Central RI Chamber – Coventry

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Increase your market visibility, develop relationships with like-minded businesses and build a sense of camaraderie that can help move business forward.  Join the Central RI Chamber at the new Coventry Branch of Westerly Community Credit Union on Thursday, April 14th. Make new connections, strengthen existing relationships, share who you are and explore ways you might work together. Morning…

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In the Arena – Brett Smiley, candidate for Mayor of Providence

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Each week Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews individuals of note in Rhode Island. This week he interviews Brett Smiley who is running for Mayor of Providence. Smiley and Paolino talk education, public safety, gun crimes and gun issues, police department programs, ATVs and motorcycless, homelessness, business development, etc. Here is the interview: Watch In the Arena…

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Your RI Weather for April 10, 2022 – John Donnelly

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by John Donnelly, meteorologist Cold front passes through, and high pressure begins to build in. Temperature range stays in a similar range as yesterday, low 40’s in the morning rising to the mid 50’s in the afternoon with a northwesterly breeze gusting to 30 mph. ____ John Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved…

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