Rhode Island energy costs are soaring. So are political tensions.

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: July 23, 2026

Words: 1,703

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 5 days ago

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In declaring a state of emergency over rising energy prices, Gov. Dan McKee simultaneously declared war on the environmental groups, lawmakers and state regulators who he alleges are standing in the way of relief for struggling families.

“Anybody who tells you that what we’re proposing is not helping people pay their utility bills, they’re basically advocating for their own personal self interests,” McKee said at a press conference at United Way of Rhode Island’s Providence …

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