Posts by kate@newportchamber.com
Chamber’s Politics & Pancakes returns June 23 with finance chairmen Abney, DiPalma
IN THE NEWS Chamber’s Politics & Pancakes returns June 23 with finance chairmen Abney, DiPalma The two lawmakers who lead the General Assembly’s finance committees will discuss the state budget and election-year issues at Ochre Court by Ryan Belmore WHATSUP NEWP The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will host its next Politics & Pancakes…
Read MoreGreater Newport Chamber to host Politics & Pancakes at Ochre Court
IN THE NEWS Greater Newport Chamber to host Politics & Pancakes at Ochre Court By Community Submission on June 10, 2026 NEWPORT THIS WEEK The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will host Politics & Pancakes on Tuesday, June 23rd at special guest host location: Ochre Court. This is the second quarterly event of the series, hosted in partnership with The Pell Center at…
Read More6.8.26 Advocacy in Action
Legislative Updates 6.8.26 Advocacy in Action Advocacy in Action June 8, 2026 Anticipated Final Week at the State House The General Assembly hopes to complete its work for the 2026 session this week, likely by Thursday. This edition of Advocacy in Action includes legislation scheduled for actions this week as of Sunday night. The…
Read More6.1.26 Advocacy in Action
Legislative Updates 6.1.26 Advocacy in Action Last Week at the State House Friday night, May 29th, the House Finance Committee passed its version of the State’s FY2027 budget. The $15.2 billion plan raises additional revenue, increases expenditures in a variety of categories and asks the voters for approval to bond $600 million for projects. …
Read More$50M bond is a needed boost to career, technical education | Opinion
IN THE NEWS $50M bond is a needed boost to career, technical education | Opinion Erin Donovan-Boyle and Monika Zuluaga Guest columnists Providence Journal May 27, 2026, 6:08 a.m. ET KEY POINTS Rhode Island voters may decide on a $50 million bond to fund career and technical education (CTE) programs. CTE enrollment has nearly quadrupled…
Read More5.26.26 Advocacy in Action
Legislative Updates 5.26.26 Advocacy in Action  Tuesday, May 26th   House Vote on Building Benchmarking The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on a building benchmarking bill, H.7183, which creates an energy reporting requirement for residential, commercial and industrial buildings with twenty-five thousand gross square feet or more. As written, the…
Read More‘Flex On Demand’ Public Transit Expanded on Island
in the news ‘Flex On Demand’ Public Transit Expanded on Island By Newport This Week Staff on May 21, 2026 Pilot Flex On Demand service available through June 30. More Aquidneck Island residents can now request a ride on public transit using a smartphone app in what the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is calling “Flex…
Read MoreMulti-modal Transportation Solutions for Aquidneck Island
In the news Multi-modal Transportation Solutions for Aquidneck Island By Community Submission on May 21, 2026 NEWPORT THIS WEEK There are moments in the life of a community when progress does not arrive through one dramatic announcement or ribbon cutting. It comes instead through partnerÂships and working together as one community. Last week on Aquidneck Island…
Read More5.18.26 Advocacy in Action
Legislative Updates 5.18.26 Advocacy in Action Advocacy in Action May 18, 2026  This Week at the State House  Tuesday, May 19th    The House Committee on Environment & Natural Resources is meeting at the Rise (approximately 4:45pm) to vote on a building benchmarking bill and to hear testimony related to…
Read MoreFlex service expands RIPTA expands Flex On Demand service to northern Aquidneck Island Flex service expands
in the news Flex service expands RIPTA expands Flex On Demand service to northern Aquidneck Island Flex service expands Newport Daily News Thu, May 7, 2026 at 5:02 AM EDT RIPTA expands Flex On Demand service to northern Aquidneck Island Rhode Island Public Transit Authority announced the expansion of Flex On Demand service within the 231 Flex Zone to northern…
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