Rhode Island mandates menopause workplace rights: Effective June 24, 2025, the new law requires employers to accommodate hot flashes and night sweats, engage in a good-faith interactive process, and post employee rights notices — find out what employers need to do.
Historic partners unite: Old Sturbridge Village merges with a historic Rhode Island farm, uniting two institutions dedicated to New England history and agriculture — find out what this partnership entails.
Harvesting local food excitement: This summer, Brown undergrad Ben Underwood is turning farmers markets and libraries into interactive workshops with scavenger hunts, taste tests and cooking demos to introduce Rhode Islanders of all ages to seasonal produce — find out how he’s cultivating new tastes.
RI winter rate proposal: Rhode Island Energy’s plan to set a 14.8¢/kWh winter rate—a nearly 10% cut from last season but still above pre-2021 levels—comes with accelerated tax credits, RGGI funding and a new employee-funded assistance program for low-income customers — find out what help is available.
Statewide bus cuts proposed: To close a $10 million shortfall, RIPTA plans to scale back service on 58 of its 67 routes—including eliminating 16 outright—and will hold public hearings through Aug. 6 ahead of an Aug. 7 vote — find out what’s at stake.
Other Rhode Island headlines this week
- Prudence Island shellfishing grounds close July 26
- Rhode Island biologist launches science-based skincare brand
- Eight Rhode Island towns ideal for retirees
- East Providence crews repair I-195 West sinkhole
- Webster Bank unveils RI’s first finance lab
- RI fire marshal: avoid online CO detectors
