The Newport Daily News

1 day ago | newportri.com | Alex Kuffner

The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank seeks to establish a $50 million "Resilient Rhody Infrastructure Fund" to address climate change impacts. The fund requires legislative approval to leverage the initial investment and issue bonds, creating a revolving loan system for municipalities. If approved, Rhode Island would be the third state, after Virginia and New Jersey, with a dedicated climate resilience fund. BRISTOL – Silver Creek has long been a problem for Bristol.

3 days ago | newportri.com | Eric Rueb

Eric RuebDIVISION I1. La Salle (16-0)Don’t know what else there is to say about the Rams. They’re loaded. If you want to beat them, you need a no-hitter or to try and put up 15 runs and hope its enough. La Salle hosts Coventry Monday, plays at North Kingstown Wednesday and hosts Pilgrim Thursday, but the most fun game of the week takes place Saturday when they take on Massachusetts state power Taunton on Saturday. 2.

3 days ago | newportri.com | Katie Landeck

Katie LandeckUSA TODAY NETWORK - New EnglandThe executive producer of "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island" says the show is going to be, in a word, incredible. Executive Producer Andy Cohen, told Page Six during a red carpet interview, that the small nature of Rhode Island and it's coastal setting is setting it up to be interesting. “The cast is incredible,” he said. "They are very Italian.

4 days ago | newportri.com | Tom Mooney

Congregation Shearith Israel is suing the evicted Congregation Jeshuat Israel, alleging misappropriation of funds reserved for maintenance and removal of Torah scrolls and other religious items. Congregation Jeshuat Israel denies the allegations, stating they meticulously maintained the property and used funds appropriately. The dispute between the two congregations began in 2012 and has involved legal battles up to the U.S. Supreme Court.

5 days ago | newportri.com | Patrick Anderson

Rhode Island revenue projections for this fiscal year and next have been revised upwards by nearly $80 million. Current-year revenue is expected to exceed expectations by $60.7 million, driven by increases in various taxes, while sales tax is projected to fall $22 million short. Despite the positive revenue news, legislative leaders remain cautious due to concerns about the national economy and potential future challenges.