July 24, 2026 - Gov Brief Today

What Happened Today – July 23, 2026

July 24, 2026 by George Bounacos

Snow-covered marsh grasses and docks at Apponaug Cove in Warwick, Rhode Island, with waterfowl on the winter water

Snow blanketed Apponaug Cove in Warwick, Rhode Island, where Gov. Dan McKee moved $28 million in credits so a 15% winter rate hike won't cost the average family a dollar. (Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management photo)

Two men looked at your electric bill today, and only one put money on the table. Rhode Island Energy announced a 15% winter rate hike this morning. Within hours, Gov. Dan McKee declared an energy affordability emergency and moved $28 million in carbon fees paid by power plants so the average family won’t pay a … Read more