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Buttigieg endorses sabina matos
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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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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 bill would require paid time off for blood donations

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A new bill introduced at the Rhode Island State House would require employers to provide paid leave for full-time employees...

Shekarchi ethics complaint application
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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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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...

Jim Thorsen ethics hearing
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“Fat dog” comment, vegan cheese at center of ethics commission trial

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Former Rhode Island Director of Administration Jim Thorsen testified Tuesday before the Rhode Island Ethics Commission as part of an ongoing case examining his alleged...

Dominick Ruggerio Senate dedication
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RI Senate chamber to be dedicated to Dominick Ruggerio

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Senate chamber at the Rhode Island State House will be formally dedicated Thursday in honor of former Senate President Dominick Ruggerio. Ruggerio, who...

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Hotel Viking celebrates 100th anniversary in Newport

NEWPORT, R.I. — A century after first opening its doors, Hotel Viking is celebrating its 100th anniversary as one of Newport’s most recognizable...