.@RI_Ethics update: Commission-approved recommendation bans ex @RIEOHHS head Richard Charest from representing himself or his new employer, CharterCARE, before the state agency, plus DOA and governor's office, for 1 year
Nancy Lavin
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The resulting five-tier program, modeled after offerings in other states including New Hampshire and Connecticut, aims to curb monthly bills such that eligible customers spend no more than 3% of their income on electricity costs. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/11/09/win…
rhodeislandcurrent.com Winter is coming. So are deeper electric bill discounts for low-income Rhode Islanders • Rhode... Recognizing the financial strain facing customers — and cutting into its own pockets — Rhode Island Energy is set to launch an expanded discount program for low income customers starting in January.... The Ocean State’s version of a blue wave: 10 Republicans left in the legislature rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/11/04/the…
rhodeislandcurrent.com The Ocean State’s version of a blue wave: 10 Republicans left in the legislature • Rhode Island... Republicans retained just 10 seats in the 113-person Rhode Island General Assembly after four incumbents were ousted in the Nov. 3 general election, along with one independent incumbent. The shift... No drama, lots of voters as Election Day kicks off in Rhode Island, w/ @OhNoCastro rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/11/03/no-…
rhodeislandcurrent.com No drama, lots of voters as Election Day kicks off in Rhode Island • Rhode Island Current A brisk start to Election Day in Rhode Island puts the state on track to exceed total turnout in the 2022 midterms, and potentially 2018, too, according to Miguel Nunez, executive director for the... On Election Day eve, RI surpasses 17% voter turnout, with record early voting numbers rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/11/02/on-…
rhodeislandcurrent.com On Election Day eve, RI surpasses 17% voter turnout, with record early voting numbers • Rhode... More than 17% of Rhode Island voters cast ballots ahead of Election Day, with a record 111,901 people using designated early, in-person polling sites during the 20-day early voting window that ended...