Spring 2025
New bill proposes to extinguish PFAS chemicals in firefighter protection gear by 2027
On March 6, the Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a new bill aiming to ban “the manufacture, sale or distribution” of firefighting personal protective equipment containing PFAS by 2027.
Trump executive order sparks uncertainty around offshore wind’s future in RI
President Trump recently signed an executive order to pause offshore wind leasing — a move that could have widespread impact on Rhode Island and southeastern New England, the site of a growing offshore wind industry.