White, Powdery Substance Found AT RI Prison | Patch PM

Newport RI

12 April, 2021

4:56 PM

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Welcome to today's edition of Patch PM on this dreary, not-so-springlike Monday. Here's a look at today's top headlines. White, Powdery Substance Found In RI Maximum Security PrisonThe substance was intercepted before it entered the facility, a spokesperson said, and was sent for testing. Rhode Island Governor Signs 'Act On Climate' Into LawThe law updates the state's carbon emissions reduction standards to reach net-zero by 2050. RI Adding 7,600 New Coronavirus Vaccine AppointmentsThe new appointments will be added to the state's vaccine scheduling portal starting at 9 a.m. Tuesday. RI Rep Rips National Grid Over $46M Offshore Cable WindfallThe utility made millions off ratepayers with an undersea power cable linking Block Island to the mainland. A RI lawmaker today lashed out.