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Warwick Corridor Update: RIDOT will start a temporary road diet on Main Avenue (Route 113) in Warwick on July 10, restriping from Warwick Industrial Drive to West Shore Road (Route 117) to one lane each direction plus a center turn lane, with a decision on making it permanent expected this fall. Water & Drought Response: Veolia Rhode Island has imposed a mandatory outdoor water ban for South Kingstown and parts of Narragansett, citing drought conditions and low aquifer recovery; South Kingstown officials say they weren’t consulted and are seeking legal advice. Extreme Heat Preparedness: Rhode Island issued an extreme heat advisory Wednesday through Saturday, with heat index forecasts up to 112 and an air quality alert for ozone; communities opened cooling centers across South County. Energy & Jobs: Gov. Dan McKee announced $8 million in business incentives, including $6.2 million in tax credits for Raytheon’s Portsmouth expansion tied to 150 new jobs. Housing Pipeline: The state launched a second round of $20 million bond-funded entry-level homeownership support, adding $12.5 million for more affordable pathways. Workforce Alignment: NASH’s Talent Readiness–New England forum in Providence brought higher education and industry leaders together to tackle workforce shortages in healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and the blue/marine economy. Business Growth: Dimeo Construction named Blakely S. Dimeo business development manager, focusing on long-term growth across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Policy Watch: Rhode Island became the first state to require staffing ratios for grocery self-checkout lanes, effective Jan. 1, 2027.

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Jun. 17, 2026

NEMIC opens free 2026 Health Innovator Pathways Program for Rhode Islanders

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NASH launches regional talent strategy with New England higher ed and employers

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Jun. 30, 2026

Menopause docu-series follows six women balancing care, work and midlife health

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Jun. 30, 2026

Navtronics hires Gary Morrissette as Northeast sales manager

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