Daily Briefing: The answer is blowing in the wind

ALSO: A regional delicacy has made its way to China. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu May 18 2023 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. Sometimes it's easy to forget the historical significance of the Block Island Wind Farm. As the first wind farm in the U.S., the site is often used by opponents or proponents in their arguments against or for more wind farms. Along the way anecdotes about turbines not working become repeated, but are such claims with merit? Questions also arise about the effectiveness of the farm. But what's the truth about the success of the wind farm? [Wind farm] Wind turbines off Block Island. The Providence Journal The Journal's Alex Kuffner digs into the numbers to explore if the farm is producing up to peak performance and what issues have existed when it comes to maintenance. Through his work, Alex finds that some of the popular arguments against the wind farm may not be as true as opponents like to promote. [Check out Alex's story and find out just how much power the Block Island Wind Farm is generating and what's planned at the site this summer.]( News, sports or food. [Whatever your fancy sign up for a newsletter from The Providence Journal.]( WORTH A READ 💸 Republicans and Democrats have been in a standoff over raising the debt ceiling, and if they don't reach an agreement soon, economic catastrophe could quickly ensue. [What does that mean for your 401K?]( 🥡 The chow mein sandwich is a Chinese dish that's somehow also as American as apple pie — and this [iconic Fall River-invented dish has caught the eye of journalists at a China-run news network.]( 📰 ICYMI: The state Senate is poised to consider [a crop of new Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal and Family Court magistrates]( in the coming weeks, one of whom was publicly sanctioned for abusing the courts in proceedings tied to 38 Studios. [Today's Weather]( ☀️ Plenty of sunshine. Highs in the mid-60s. TOP STORIES [Mowed roadsides are 'not useful' to bees. Could this bill change that?]( [A view of Route 146 from the bridge in North Smithfield.]( Mowed, grass roadsides have been the norm, but there is a group of people picturing something else — letting native plants grow as habitat for bees. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [After the ceremony, the first family heads up the Statehouse steps to go inside. Gina with children Ceci, Tommy, husband Andrew Moffit and mother Josephine Raimondo. The Providence Journal/Kathy Borchers]( [Patinkin: Remembering Gina Raimondo's mom, Josephine]( The universal measure is when the next generation achieves more than the last. Often it's because of the sacrifice of parents. [READ MORE]( [A marijuana plant.]( [Cannabis Commission nominees named; board will regulate pot industry]( The Cannabis Control Commission will regulate Rhode Island's marijuana industry. The nominees will need the state Senate’s approval. [READ MORE]( [The Christopher Columbus statue, at the corner of Elmwood and Reservoir avenues, appears unharmed in November after a report of vandalism.]( [Providence's Christopher Columbus statue gets new home — and security]( Two companies have offered to install the equipment free of charge. [READ MORE]( [Mike Bradshaw, Kirkbrae Country Club chief operating officer]( [Kirkbrae's golf director will be part of this week's PGA Championship]( 'As a PGA professional, it’s our biggest tournament," Bradshaw said. "It’s our major, and it’s close to home. It’s a pretty cool deal." [READ MORE]( Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](