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Washington Bridge shutdown 2 years ago

Happy 2-Year Anniversary to the Washington Bridge closure. Because nothing says Rhode Island like a “temporary” shutdown that becomes a historical landmark. On...

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Trump administration sues RI SOS Amore over voter records

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration has filed a federal lawsuit against Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore, accusing him of unlawfully...

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Third Washington Bridge oversight hearing to take place Thursday

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The third oversight hearing since the westbound Washington Bridge was abruptly closed will be held Thursday afternoon. This session will...

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Providence Community-Police Relations Act strengthened by new amendments

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Providence City Council has unanimously approved a series of amendments to the immigration sections of the Community-Police Relations Act (CPRA). The changes...

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Providence City Council approves ban on gas-powered leaf blowers by 2033

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Providence City Council has voted to phase out the use gas-powered leaf blowers, approving a full citywide ban by...

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Rhode Island federal judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November

A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November. U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell...

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T.F. Green not on FAA list for flight cuts amid government shutdown, so far

WARWICK, R.I. — The ongoing U.S. federal government shutdown has begun to take a noticeable toll on air travel. The Federal Aviation Administration...

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2025 Rhode Island election results

The 2025 Rhode Island election results: Early results show that Jill Davidson has won the Democratic nomination for the Ward 2 Providence City Council special election, earning strong...

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Barrington teacher will return to classroom after social media probe

BARRINGTON, R.I. — A Barrington High School social studies teacher will return to work after an investigation into his social media posts prompted...