RI Senate Approves Bold Climate Emissions Cut | Patch PM

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Posted Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 5:25 pm ET

Welcome to Tuesday's edition of Patch PM. Here's a look at today's top headlines.

The bill calls for the state to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

Also known as "rabbit fever" the highly contagious bacteria affects humans, pets and other small animals.

Businesses restrictions are set to be loosened across the board at the end of the week.

This Victorian-style home has 6,400 square feet of living space and five acres of land near the Narragansett Bay.

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