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New law allows veterinary telemedicine in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island pet owners will have another option for accessing veterinary care under a new law signed by Gov. Dan McKee....
New Rhode Island law makes crash data public record
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island crash data will become available as public records under a new law signed by Governor Dan McKee. The legislation,...
Casey’s Law adds tougher road rage penalties in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island is increasing penalties for certain road rage offenses under a new law named after a Johnston woman who was...
New law allows abuse survivors to break a rental lease
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island renters who are victims of abuse will soon have a new legal option for leaving an unsafe home without...
Rhode Island bars and restaurants will be required to offer drink lids under new law
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A new Rhode Island law will give bar and restaurant customers another option for protecting their drinks. Gov. Dan McKee signed...
RI lawmaker pushes bill to arm campus police at CCRI and RIC
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — State Rep. William W. O’Brien is again calling on the leaders of Community College of Rhode Island and Rhode Island College to allow campus police...
Rhode Island minimum wage to increase to $17/hour by 2027
Starting January 1, 2026, Rhode Island’s minimum wage will rise to $16 an hour as part of a planned increase that will eventually...
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Meet our Cat of the Week, Ernest
Meet our Cat of the Week, Ernest! Ernest has six toes, zero red flags, and absolutely no business still being single. He is...
