Two Providence police officers were suspended with pay this week for their involvement in the July 9th arrest of three teenagers following a car chase through the city. The Rhode Island Attorney General’s office has opened a criminal investigation into questions of possible excessive use of force by officers during the arrest of the individuals. […]
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Tentative contract reached with Providence Teachers Union
After more than 18 months of talks, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee announced that the state and Providence Public Schools have reached a tentative contract with the Providence Teachers Union. McKee said all the parties agreed not to reveal details until after a ratification vote is held in the next few weeks. The governor said […]
Posted inArticle, Health, South Coast Bureau
Covid-sniffing dogs introduced at Bristol County jails
One researcher said studies show dogs are identifying Covid with greater accuracy in trial settings than drugs or explosives.
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R.I. Eleanor Slater Hospital praised for its patient care in peer report that also documents troubles
Rhode Island’s Eleanor Slater Hospital is providing high quality care to patients but is hampered by discord with its leadership and the deterioration of one of its buildings, according to a report of the state-run hospital released Friday by Gov. Dan McKee’s administration. The peer review of the state-run hospital was conducted by the Hospital […]
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Political Roundtable: Infante-Green on the state takeover in Providence, clashing with the PTU, charters & more
Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green sits down for a one-on-one interview this week on Political Roundtable. We talk about the state takeover of the Providence schools. The conflict between Infante-Green and the Providence Teachers Union. Infante-Green’s communication with Gov. Dan McKee. Why suburban students in RI lag their counterparts in Massachusetts. and more. Ian […]
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How Rhode Island became the first state to approve supervised drug-injection centers
Rhode Island is the first state in the nation to authorize a supervised drug-injection center, under a pilot program approved by the legislature and signed into law this week by Gov. Dan McKee. Supporters say so-called harm reduction centers can save lives.
Posted inArticle, South County Bureau
Parking rates go up at Rhode Island’s most popular beach
It’s a little pricier to park at Misquamicut State Beach in Westerly under price hikes approved by state lawmakers that are now officially in effect.
Posted inArticle, Criminal Justice, Politics
R.I. set to change parole guidelines for young people convicted of a crime
Tucked into the budget passed by the Rhode Island House and Senate is a measure that would guarantee people given a lengthy sentence for a crime committed before the age of 22 a parole hearing after serving 20 years in prison. Currently, the state’s parole guidelines do not take into consideration a person’s age at […]
Posted inArticle, Newport Bureau
Organizers describe more R.I. towns ‘embracing local Pride events’
Friday kicks off the last weekend of LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and Newport is celebrating this year with a festival, bicycle parade, and live performances. Reporter Antonia Ayres-Brown sat down with Dani Cano Restrepo and Sean O’Connor, who run the travel and advocacy organization Newport Out and have organized Newport Pride since 2018.
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A former vaccine skeptic now preaches faith in science to people of color in R.I.
The Rev. Howard M. Jenkins, Jr. was preparing for the launch of Rhode Island’s first mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic for people of color in mid-April when his cell phone started blowing up. Inside his cramped office at the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, in Providence, the pastor was fielding frantic calls about that weekend’s clinic […]
