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Crook Point Bridge preservation bill heads to McKee’s desk

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Legislation aimed at the preservation of the historic Crook Point Bridge is headed to Gov. Dan McKee’s desk after winning...

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Pete Buttigieg endorses Sabina Matos for Lt. Governor

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Former U.S. Transportation Secretary and presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg endorses Rhode Island Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos in her bid for...

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URI medical school proposal passes Rhode Island Senate

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Senate passed legislation that would create a medical school at the University of Rhode Island (URI) as...

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Rhode Island bill may change cannabis laws

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s cannabis laws as officials work to address issues that surfaced during...

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Rhode Island Inspector General bill excludes legislature from investigations

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Questions are emerging over proposed Inspector General legislation introduced by Rhode Island House Speaker Christopher Blazejewski after details in the...

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Rhode Island House passed World Cup bill for extended bar hours

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island House of Representatives has passed a bill that could allow bars and restaurants to stay open later...

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Rhode Island warming and cooling center bill passes in Senate

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A bill introduced by Senator Tiara Mack would require Rhode Island to create a statewide alert system for warming and...

Providence rent control veto fails
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Providence rent control veto override fails at City Council

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Providence rent control veto override fails after city councilors fell short of the votes needed to overturn Mayor Brett Smiley’s veto...

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Central Falls Police Department gets first comfort dog

CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. — The City of Central Falls has officially welcomed its first-ever comfort dog, marking a new step in community outreach...