Politics
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Trump administration pauses wind project off Rhode Island coast
The Trump administration has ordered construction to stop on Revolution Wind, the offshore wind farm being built 15 miles off Rhode Island’s coast....
Judge orders CVS to pay $285 million in whistleblower lawsuit
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Mitchell Goldberg issued another major ruling against Woonsocket-based CVS, marking the second significant legal setback...
Washington Bridge whistleblower: “My claim was blocked to protect Gina Raimondo”
A letter sent to us from the Washington Bridge whistleblower alleges the following: “I filed a whistleblower lawsuit on 5/6/2024 and attempted to...
Concerns raised over council president and city attorney’s personal relationship
CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston City Councilman Richard Campopiano raised concerns over Council President Jessica Marino scheduling three City Council meetings Wednesday to amend...
Whistleblower alleges Cardi Corp. broke the Washington Bridge in 2017
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — On May 6th of 2024, a whistleblower filed a Qui Tam lawsuit against Cardi Corp for false claims made while...
U.S. Attorney General declares Rhode Island a “sanctuary jurisdiction”, threatens to pull federal funds
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has notified Gov. Dan McKee that Rhode Island has been designated a “sanctuary jurisdiction,” warning...
RI AG Neronha accused of lying in recent interview
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — In a recent interview, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha made statements about the Barletta Heavy Division lawsuit 6/10 that...
Providence mayor criticized Trump’s use of the National Guard in D.C.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence Mayor Brett Smiley criticized Trump’s use of the National Guard to address crime in Washington, D.C., and his plan to...
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The Kennedy Wedding in Newport: A look back at September 12, 1953
NEWPORT, R.I. — Remembering the Kennedy Wedding in Newport: Today marks the anniversary of the wedding of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier,...
