Haga clic aquà para leer en español. Immigrant support organizations, who wished to remain unnamed due to concerns of being targeted, throughout Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts say they’ve received a large number of calls and messages from parents who are concerned that their children may be apprehended by ICE either at school, or on […]
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RI state senator gives Trump an ‘A’ for first weeks in office
Interview highlights: On President Trump’s performance in his first weeks in office Jessica de la Cruz: I would say [he gets] an A. He campaigned on these promises and now he’s following through. I just feel that sometimes if I put my phone down for a couple of hours, I’ve missed what could be two […]
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It’s Super Bowl Weekend! Let’s remember some of Rhody’s connections to this football spectacle
A defensive tackle from Warwick won four Super Bowl rings with the Pittsburgh Steelers, a fullback from Cranston picked up two with the Oakland Raiders, and a long snapper who played at Brown won a pair with the New York Giants. A return specialist from Cranston got a ring with the Giants, and a special […]
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Rhode Island will restart process to award massive Medicaid contract
Nearly 320,000 Rhode Islanders rely on Medicaid — one out of every three people. Medicaid is the biggest line item in the state budget.    One-third of Rhode Island’s spending every year goes to pay for the program, which is a safety net for low-income individuals and families. More than half of those costs are paid […]
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New England mayors show unity on immigration policies
A group of mayors and some of the police chiefs of 22 New England cities met in Providence Wednesday to discuss issues affecting the region. The mayors tried to present a unified message about policies on immigration amid uncertainty about the Trump administration. When asked whether their cities have policies similar to Providence, where an […]
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New RI Senate package aims to promote healthcare affordability and access
The Rhode Island Senate unveiled Wednesday a package of nine bills meant to improve healthcare accessibility and affordability in the state. The effort marks the second consecutive year that the Senate has emphasized the need to address challenges in local healthcare, and lawmakers say it builds on actions including a study examining whether to create […]
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Avian flu has been detected in Rhode Island. Here’s what you need to know
Last month, a flock of birds in southern Rhode Island was euthanized after they were found to be infected with H5N1 avian influenza. While the threat to public health is considered to be low, Dr. Suzanne Bornschein, medical director and state epidemiologist at the Rhode Island Department of Health, says you should take some necessary […]
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Hasbro said to be moving closer to a decision on new HQ
Can an almost-free offer for a prime riverfront parcel in Providence’s long-touted, semi-developed I-195 District compete with the razzle-dazzle of new-money energy in Boston’s Seaport District? That’s the choice facing Hasbro, the venerable Pawtucket-based toymaker-turned-entertainment company, as it narrows in on a future home. Rhode Island’s effort to retain the headquarters of Hasbro is seen […]
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What are the least energy efficient buildings in Providence?
Providence has set an ambitious goal of being carbon neutral by 2050. That’s why, in 2023, Providence began requiring owners of large buildings – the biggest carbon producers in the city – to track and report their energy usage. After a year of reports from places like schools and the zoo, what do we know? […]
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Bankruptcy court hearing may clarify deal to sell RI hospitals
A Feb. 12 hearing in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Texas could determine whether the Centurion Foundation can proceed with its plan to buy Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence. The hospitals are among the CharterCARE Health Partners assets owed by California-based Prospect Medical Holdings, which filed […]
