Rhode Islanders are pushing back on a bill that would essentially outlaw sanctuary cities in the Ocean State.
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy weekend! Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome , and you can follow me through the week on the…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The Patriots won a Super Bowl for the ages, the Red Sox are starting to stir in Florida, and the political beat continues to run hot here in the Ocean…
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Winter Storm Updates
Snow has piled up throughout the region and roadways are dangerous. RIPTA suspended service for the evening because of worsening conditions. I-95 has…
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RIDOT Ready For Blizzard
The state Department of Transportation says it’s ready for the blizzard. RIDOT spokesman Charles St. Martin said there are more than 100 plows on hand…
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National Grid Working To Resolve Power Outages
As wet, heavy snow whipped southern New England, thousands of National Grid customers found themselves without power. At one point Thursday, nearly 18…
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One Square Mile Johnston: Wildlife Finds Unlikely Refuge At State’s Central Landfill
In recent years, Rhode Islanders have spotted wild visitors not typically found in the Ocean State: Arctic beluga whales in Narragansett Bay and even…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
After a quick jaunt out of town, your humble correspondent is back in the Biggest Little. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your comments and tips…
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R.I. Unions Gained Representation of 6,000 new Workers in 2016
Organized labor has faced tough times in recent years as manufacturing has moved abroad, Republican governors and legislators have gone after public…
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One Square Mile Johnston: A Visit To The State’s Largest Recycling Facility
Virtually all Rhode Islanders have at least a loose connection to the town of Johnston. Almost all of your junk — trash, dried out Christmas trees,…
