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McKee proposes plan to eliminate Rhode Island tax on Social Security benefits

NEWPORT, R.I. — A Social Security tax elimination plan proposed by Dan McKee would phase out the state tax on Social Security benefits over the next...

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RI income tax reduction bill would phase in cuts over five years

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — An income tax reduction bill introduced at the Rhode Island State House would gradually lower personal income tax rates over the next several...

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RI Senate chamber to be dedicated to Dominick Ruggerio

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Senate chamber at the Rhode Island State House will be formally dedicated Thursday in honor of former Senate President Dominick Ruggerio. Ruggerio,...

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Vintage Pet Rescue is hosting a 21st birthday fundraiser for Sprout

FOSTER, R.I. — A beloved rescue dog named Sprout is getting ready to celebrate a milestone birthday while helping other animals in need....

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RI income tax reduction bill would phase in cuts over five years

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — An income tax reduction bill introduced at the Rhode Island State House would gradually lower personal income tax rates over the next several years....

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RI Senate chamber to be dedicated to Dominick Ruggerio

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Senate chamber at the Rhode Island State House will be formally dedicated Thursday in honor of former Senate President Dominick Ruggerio. Ruggerio, who...

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Vintage Pet Rescue is hosting a 21st birthday fundraiser for Sprout

FOSTER, R.I. — A beloved rescue dog named Sprout is getting ready to celebrate a milestone birthday while helping other animals in need. Sprout,...

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Why Rhode Island had five state capitals and how it shaped the state’s history

Rhode Island’s early government was unlike any other in the country. Instead of one permanent capital, the state once operated with five different capitals,...

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RIDOT adds high-paying jobs as lower-paid workers excluded from upgrades

WARWICK, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation’s (RIDOT) Highway and Maintenance Division has undergone multiple significant expansions in its organizational structure...

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RIDOT failing to pursue all property damage claims, taxpayers left covering costs

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has sharply reduced its efforts to recover money for damage to state property in recent years, leaving...

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Hundreds of pothole damage claims unresolved as RIDOT has only one employee to process them all

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is facing a backlog of more than 400 pothole damage claims that remain unresolved or are still...

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Pawtucket stabbing near Shea High School leaves teen injured, two in custody

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — A stabbing in Pawtucket prompted a large police response Monday after a teenager was found injured at the scene. Officers responding...

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Sister of ex-congressman charged with cocaine possession at Cranston elementary school

CRANSTON, R.I. — A teacher’s assistant is facing a misdemeanor charge for cocaine possession after a small bag containing the drug was discovered...

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Large police presence near Shea High School

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — A large presence of police officers are currently near Shea High School. At least one person was reported injured, though...

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RI utility profit cap bill would limit profits for electric and gas utilities

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A utility profit cap bill introduced at the Rhode Island State House aims to limit how much electric and gas utilities can earn from...

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Fake Providence parking ticket texts use QR codes in new scam

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A parking ticket scam is circulating after fake notices are being texted to residents. The document claims to be from...

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    Why Rhode Island had five state capitals and how it shaped the state’s history

    Rhode Island’s early government was unlike any other in the country. Instead...

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    The Blizzard of ’78, 48 years later

    The Blizzard of ’78 remains one of the most destructive winter storms...

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    On this day in 1890: Narragansett Brewing Company opens

    CRANSTON, R.I. — On this day in 1890, Narragansett Brewing Company officially...

    Rocky Point Chowder House coming to Warwick Mall
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    Rocky Point Chowder House coming to Warwick Mall

    WARWICK, R.I. — A beloved piece of Rhode Island’s past is making...

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    Doris Duke’s Newport tragedy: 59 years later, mystery around Eduardo Tirella’s death endures

    NEWPORT, R.I. — Today marks the anniversary of one of Newport’s most infamous...

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    An original Benny’s sign arrives at American Sign Museum

    CINCINNATI, O.H. — A Benny’s beloved sign has officially found its new...