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Judge blocks DOJ subpoena for Rhode Island gender-affirming care records

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) from obtaining confidential records tied to minors who received...

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Casey’s Law would increase road rage penalties in Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — New proposed legislation known as “Casey’s Law” would increase penalties for road rage-related crimes in Rhode Island following the death...

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Quidnessett Country Club faced with lawsuit over “illegal” seawall

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — The State of Rhode Island has filed a lawsuit against Quidnessett Country Club, accusing the waterfront golf club of...

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Law professor challenges Shekarchi Supreme Court application with ethics complaint

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island law professor has filed an ethics complaint challenging the application submitted by former House Speaker K. Joseph...

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Rhode Island Senate approves proposal to extend bar hours during 2026 World Cup

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Senate has approved legislation that would allow bar and restaurant hours across the state to be extended...

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Second campaign worker tied to Matos signature scandal changes plea

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — One of the people charged in the nomination signature controversy tied to Sabina Matos’ congressional campaign has resolved his criminal...

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Shekarchi steps down as House speaker to pursue Rhode Island Supreme Court seat

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — House Speaker Joe Shekarchi steps down to pursue a seat on the Rhode Island Supreme Court. The move could trigger...

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Rhode Island DCYF faces $6M deficit as program costs soar

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) is dealing with a projected $6 million gap in state...

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Six arrested in alleged Providence chop shop investigation

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island State Police said six men were taken into custody following an investigation into an alleged vehicle theft ring...