Governor Gina Raimondo has signed into law a new minimum wage; set to take effect next year. The wage will increase by sixty cents. The increase takes…
John Bender
Reporter
John Bender was the general assignment reporter for The Public's Radio for several years. He is now a fill-in host when our regular hosts are out.
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Coventry Votes To Dissolve Fire District
Coventry residents have voted to dissolve the Coventry Fire District. The financially troubled district is set to run out of money next month. Voters…
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Local Muslim Leader Addresses Arrest Of Warwick Man On Terror Charges
Members of Rhode Island’s Muslim community are speaking out following the arrest of a Warwick man on charges of aiding an Islamic terrorist group. The…
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Volvo Ocean Race Kicks Off Final Leg
Sailors in the Volvo Ocean Race embarked on the final leg of a months-long odyssey around the globe. The local favorite, Team Alvimedica is in 5th place…
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Brown Researcher On Warwick Terrorist Suspect, Social Media And Radicalization
A quiet Warwick neighborhood has been rocked in recent days following the arrest of one of its residents on terrorism charges. Federal authorities…
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Providence Dreams Big With Major Arts Festival
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is embarking on his first major arts and tourism initiative since taking office in January. The first annual Providence…
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Massachusetts Gov. Baker Joins Gov. Raimondo For Lunch, Hockey Chat
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo met in Providence Tuesday. According to staffers from Governor Raimondo’s…
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Amid Counts Of Corruption, Documents Detail Former Speaker Fox’s Spending
New details are emerging surrounding the federal corruption case against former House Speaker Gordon Fox, who pleaded guilty to bribery, wire fraud and…
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Rhode Island Realtors’ Group Fears Proposed Budget’s Effects On State Second-Home Market
The Rhode Island Association of Realtors is voicing concerns over part of the state budget. The group opposes expanding the definition of a hotel. The…
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Portions Of Charleston Waterfront Closed To Protect Endangered Piping Plovers
The Department of Environmental Management has announced the closure of two areas in Charlestown; trails through East Beach and Ninigret Conservation…
