Daily Briefing: Where have all the quahogs gone?

ALSO: 📮 USPS is making changes in July. Here's what it means for your mail. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon Jul 3 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. Yes, Rhode Island has a part-time legislature. And, yes, the session just came to an end. That doesn't mean our elected General Assembly members are done for the year. Ahead of them are a variety of study commissions and one of them has grabbed the eye of The Journal's Katherine Gregg as you can see in this week's "Political Scene." It seems fewer quahogs are coming out of Narragansett Bay. Not a great sign for the state's official shellfish. Now the legislature will state to examine why this is happening. [09 Clam Dig] A bag of freshly dug quahogs. Bob Breidenbach/The Providence Journal It's not all they'll be looking at. Katherine has a rundown of the study commissions planned for the remainder of the year, including information on who is expected to be involved and the planned completion date. She also looks at how these commissions work and what it means if a bill lands here. For what it's worth it's not a certain death, just look at the shoreline access bill passed this. [Check out this week's "Political Scene" and see what work remains in the General Assembly.]( This free newsletter is possible thanks to our subscribers. [Check out our latest offer and support local journalism.]( WORTH A READ 📮 USPS is making changes in July. [Here's what it means for your mail.]( 🧒 Need the kids to get some energy out this summer. [This could be worth the drive.]( 📰 ICYMI: 35 candidates have declared for the 1st Congressional District race. [Here's the full list.]( [Today's Weather]( 🌤️ A shower in spots in the morning, warmer and very humid with some sun returning with a couple of thundershowers in the afternoon TOP STORIES [35 and counting: Why so many RIers are running for Congress this year]( [The U.S. Capitol building is seen in Washington.]( So far, 22 Democrats, 4 Republicans and 9 independents are running for the CD1 seat vacated by David Cicilline, complicating political strategies. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [The banner can be seen from Charlestown Town Beach on Saturday.]( [Why a plane saying that RI's shore isn't private flew over beaches]( Activist Scott Keeley said that the demonstration was planned as a protest, but now is more of celebration. [READ MORE]( [Former New England Patriot, Devin McCourty, greets the RI Athletes of the Year at the All-State Rhode Island High School Sports Awards at Vet’s Memorial on June 27, 2023.]( [Meet the 2023 RI High School Athletes of the Year]( Players of the year were named in 29 sports, and several premier awards were handed out at last week's RI High School Sports Awards show at the Vet. [READ MORE]( [A Rhode Island Red chicken — the official state bird — roams a backyard in Middletown.]( [How did the Rhode Island Red become the state bird? Here's the history]( Fun fact: Osprey and hummingbirds were also considered as possible state birds. [READ MORE]( [Spectators watch the East Providence fireworks display from the grass at Pierce Field in East Providence in 2015. East Providence will again have a show this year.]( [Fourth of July 2023: Where to find fireworks, parades around RI]( One standout event: The firework display on July 3 will be the last time fans are invited into McCoy stadium. [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. [Unlock news for $1]( [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](