Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of September.
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🌲 Environment
High winds (gusts up to 60 mph) are expected to impact travel on four key bridges as the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority monitors conditions during the nor’easter.
The authority may restrict traffic if wind thresholds are exceeded this weekend.
A nor’easter combined with a full moon is set to bring coastal flooding to parts of Rhode Island this weekend.
Rainfall up to 3–5 inches and high tides may raise water levels near flood stage outside Newport, while upper Narragansett Bay areas face greater risks.
🏛️ Government
The state’s Executive Climate Change Coordinating Council approved a $1.5 million spending plan for the coming fiscal year from 30 proposals totaling over $4.1 million.
University of Rhode Island will get $476,312, the Department of Education $165,000, and DEM $50,000 for regenerative agriculture & outreach.
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