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- 1Judge orders Trump administration to restore $7 billion Solar for All program▼Rhode Island federal judge orders revival of $7 billion Solar for All program canceled by Trump administr
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the revival of the $7 billion Solar for All program, which the Trump administration had canceled. The program funded solar energy projects aimed at low-income and disadvantaged communities across the United States. The ruling means the administration must restart the program while related legal challenges over the cancellation move forward.
- 2Judge orders revival of $7 billion solar grant program Trump cancelled●"Trump cancelled a $7B solar energy grant program. A judge just ordered its revival" # US # USA # America # Energy # Ren
The Trump administration cancelled a $7 billion solar energy grant program, but a federal judge in Rhode Island has now ordered the program restored. The ruling is a setback for the administration's effort to roll back renewable energy funding and a win for states and organizations relying on those solar grants. Supporters of clean energy are highlighting the decision as a check on executive power over congressionally funded climate programs.
- 3DOJ orders Rhode Island's top election official to preserve 2024 voter records●DOJ orders R.I. Secretary of State Amore to preserve 2024 election records containing private voter information
The Department of Justice has ordered Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore to preserve 2024 election records that contain private voter information. The directive ensures the materials, which include sensitive personal data of voters, remain intact, likely for an ongoing review or investigation. The order puts Rhode Island's election administration under federal scrutiny.
- 4Legal aid cuts put immigrant children in Rhode Island at risk▼Legal aid cuts put immigrant children in RI at risk | Opinion
An opinion piece in the Providence Journal argues that cuts to legal aid funding are leaving immigrant children in Rhode Island without adequate legal representation, putting them at risk in immigration proceedings. The column raises concerns about vulnerable minors facing deportation hearings alone and calls attention to the consequences of reduced legal services for this population.
- 5Rhodes Gastroenteritis Cases Stay High With Cause Unclear●Rhodes Gastroenteritis Cases Stay High as Cause Remains Unclear
Health authorities on the Greek island of Rhodes are reporting persistently high numbers of gastroenteritis cases, but the source of the outbreak has not been identified. Investigators have yet to determine whether contaminated food, water or another factor is responsible. The ongoing illness levels are drawing attention as the island remains a major summer tourist destination.
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The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority has lifted the travel ban on the state's bridges, clearing restrictions that had kept traffic off crossings such as those in the Newport area. Drivers can now use the bridges normally again. The ban had been put in place as a safety measure, and the decision to end it signals conditions on the structures are back within safe operating limits.
- 7Rhode Island bridge authority imposes travel restrictions▼RITBA issues travel restrictions on bridges
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority has issued travel restrictions on the bridges it operates. The announcement, reported by WPRI, affects drivers crossing the authority's bridges, though the specific limits and reasons were not detailed in the initial report. Motorists in the region are advised to check for updates before traveling.
- 8Rhode Island Audubon switches to solar to cut fossil fuels▼RI Audubon goes solar in bid to eliminate fossil fuels
The Audubon Society of Rhode Island has moved to solar power as part of an effort to eliminate fossil fuels from its operations, the Providence Journal reports. The shift marks a step toward making the conservation organisation's facilities run on renewable energy.
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RITPA has issued travel restrictions on bridges, according to a report from WPRI. The restrictions affect drivers crossing bridges in the Rhode Island area, though the specific bridges and reasons for the measure have not been detailed. Motorists are advised to check for updates before travelling and to plan alternate routes if necessary.