1/ If you’re trying to understand why Governor McKee is rolling back Rhode Island’s clean energy agenda, pay attention to one name inside the administration: Reily Connaughton. He’s become one of the key voices shaping the governor’s budget, energy, and climate policy.

Nancy Lavin

In declaring a state of emergency over rising energy prices, Gov. 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. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/07/23/r...