Rhode Island wants some of the world’s biggest oil and gas companies to pay for the effects of climate change.
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.
Posted inArticle, Politics
Guaranteed Paid Sick Leave Now Law Of The Land In Rhode Island
State-mandated paid time off for workers in Rhode Island took effect Sunday. The law was a win for state progressives in the year after President Donald…
Posted inArticle, Environment, Politics
Protests In Southeastern New England Denounce Federal Immigration Policies
More than 400 people spilled out of the Bethel AME Church in New Bedford and onto the hot summer streets, to protest federal immigration policies. The…
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture, Business
2nd Story Theatre In Warren To Close At The End Of June
The 2 nd Story Theatre is closing down after decades in business. The Warren theater has scheduled its final performance for Sunday. “All good things…
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Mayor Hopeful PVD Budget Will Move Forward This Week
Providence budget talks are back on track, according to the Mayor. The city’s finance committee is expected to meet Wednesday to vote the budget out of…
Posted inArticle, Business
East Greenwich Once Again Hires Gayle Corrigan As Town Manager
Gayle Corrigan has a permanent job in East Greenwich. The controversial CPA is now officially town manager of the affluent suburb. Corrigan had served…
Posted inArticle, Education, Politics
Supreme Court Opinion Quotes Historic Letter To Newport’s Jewish Community
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling Tuesday upholding President Trump’s travel ban referenced a moment in American history with a Rhode Island connection.
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RI Group Voices Disappointment Over Fate Of Sexual Harassment Bills
The Rhode Island chapter of the National Organization for Women is expressing disappointment that bills meant to address sexual harassment did not pass…
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RI Congressional Delegation Voices Concerns After Trump Executive Order
Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation is responding to President Donald Trump’s decision to walk back a policy which separates families crossing…
Posted inArticle, Environment, Politics
With DACA Still Up In The Air, Recipients Can Keep Working And Driving In RI
DACA recipients living in Rhode Island now have the guaranteed right to drive and work. Governor Gina Raimondo is set to signed new protections into law…
