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Raimondo Signs Bill Aimed At Police, Race Relations
Governor Gina Raimondo has signed legislation that requires local police departments to collect and report data on race and traffic stops. The data must…
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ACLU Of RI Files Lawsuit Against City Of Providence For Violating Musician’s Rights
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island has filed a free speech lawsuit against the city of Providence. The suit follows the arrest of a…
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Still No Answers To Salty Brine Mystery Blast
Authorities have ruled out the possibility that a cable underneath the beach might have caused the blast, which knocked a woman into a jetty on Saturday…
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Middletown Joins Growing List Of Towns To Ban Smoking On Beaches
Smoking is now banned on Middletown’s town beaches. That makes nine towns and cities – out of 39 – that have passed ordinances to ban smoking on local…
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Vote For The Winning Slogan!
Judging by the dozens and dozens of slogans you sent us, Rhode Island should top any tourist’s bucket list.
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Elorza Appoints San Francisco Business Consultant as Economic Development Director
After six months in office, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza has finally appointed an economic development director: Mark Huang, a San Francisco energy…
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Teachers' Union Leader Weighs In On New Education Commissioner Ken Wagner
Rhode Island officially has a new education commissioner after a vote Monday to confirm Governor Gina Raimondo’s nominee, Ken Wagner. So far, reaction…
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Attorney General Takes No Position In Touro Synagogue Bell Dispute
Rhode Island’s attorney general is taking no position on who owns a pair of ceremonial bells at Newport’s Touro Synagogue. The bells are the subject on…
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RI Board Of Education Approves Ken Wagner As New Education Commissioner
Rhode Island’s Board of Education has unanimously confirmed Ken Wagner to lead the state department in charge of K-12 schools. Wagner has his work cut…
