Breaking Down the Ballot:
A $53 Million Green Economy Bond

Voters will decide whether to approve funding to improve waterways, farm and land conservation, outdoor recreation facilities and green infrastructure

October 27, 2024

Question 4 asks voters to approve a $53 green economy bond.

On Nov. 5, Rhode Island voters will have the opportunity to weigh in on five statewide ballot questions.

Question No. 4 asks voters to approve $53 million to improve waterways, farm and land conservation, outdoor recreation facilities, green infrastructure and more.

Kate Sayles, executive director of the Rhode Island Land Trust Council, spoke with Luis Hernandez of The Public’s Radio.

This interview was conducted by The Public’s Radio. You can read the story here.

Providence Libraries

Your December guide to events at the Community Libraries of Providence

Free programs across nine library branches bring holiday fun, hands-on crafts and thoughtful conversations — including a gingerbread house build-off, winter workshops and discussions on menopause and media

December 9, 2025

Mareva Lindo

Recipes

Cabbage Roll Soup

This cabbage roll soup has all the comforting flavors of traditional cabbage rolls — tender cabbage, hearty turkey, warm spices, and rich tomato broth — but without the fuss. It’s a one-pot, simmer-until-cozy kind of meal that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible.

December 9, 2025

Recipes

Canned Sweet Potato Casserole

This sweet potato casserole is classic comfort made wonderfully simple. With pantry staples and just a few minutes of prep, you’ll have a creamy, cinnamon-spiced dish that bakes up beautifully and fills the kitchen with the smell of maple and vanilla. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

December 9, 2025

Recipes

Cranberry Quesadillas

Meet the quesadilla you didn’t know you needed: turkey, cheese, and bright cranberries folded into a warm tortilla and cooked until perfectly crisp. It’s a cozy, kid-friendly recipe that feels both comforting and unexpected.

December 9, 2025

Recipes

Plantain Breakfast Hash

Meet your new brunch hero: a sweet-and-savory plantain breakfast hash topped with fresh chimichurri. It’s easy to make, packed with bold flavor, and perfect for feeding a crowd or meal-prepping a few breakfasts ahead of time.

December 9, 2025

Recipes

Sweet Potato Empanada

If you’re craving something cozy, flavorful, and easy to make, these sweet potato empanadas check every box. A cheesy yam dough wrapped around a spiced black-bean filling? Yes, please. They fry up beautifully in just a few minutes and disappear even faster.

December 9, 2025

Breaking Down the Ballot: A $53 Million Green Economy Bond

Voters will decide whether to approve funding to improve waterways, farm and land conservation, outdoor recreation facilities and green infrastructure

Breaking Down the Ballot:
A $53 Million Green Economy Bond