The General Assembly ended its regular session Thursday night without approving Governor Gina Raimondo’s plan to use tolls on trucks to pay for bridge…
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RI Leaders Praise Supreme Court Ruling on ACA, Plus A Summary Of The Ruling
Today’s Supreme Court ruling on the Affordable Care Act means tax credits are still available for people who buy health insurance on the federal…
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Rhode Island Artscape: Oddities Of The State Archives
For this month’s Rhode Island Artscape, we take a visit to the State Archives in downtown Providence. The agency has unveiled a new exhibit dedicated…
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Pawtucket Residents To Protest Proposed Pawsox Stadium
Opponents of building a new Pawsox stadium in Providence are rallying Thursday at the Statehouse. They want the team to stay in Pawtucket. Organizing…
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Providence Superintendent Susan Lusi Reflects On Her Tenure
Providence Superintendent Susan Lusi opens up about her tenure in the state’s largest school district, as she prepares to step down. She spoke with…
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Historic Biltmore Hotel Unveils Multi-Million Dollar Renovations
The Providence Biltmore has completed a multi-million dollar renovation of its historic lobby and guest rooms, and other parts of the hotel. Rhode…
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Interview: Providence VA Primary Care Chief On Overdose Prevention
The Veterans Health Administration has stepped up efforts to fight drug overdose deaths and prescription painkiller addiction. Veterans are more likely…
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In Providence, A Memorial For Charleston Victims & A Call To Action
Last night, friends and families gathered at a historically black church in Providence to honor the nine people who were murdered at a prayer meeting in…
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Newberry Doesn’t Expect a House Vote on Tolls; DOT Defends Bridge Closure
House Minority Leader Brian Newberry (R-North Smithfield) doesn’t expect the House to vote on Governor Gina Raimondo’s truck-toll proposal before…
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Newport City Council OKs Smoking Ban On City Beaches
The Newport City Council has banned smoking on all public beaches. The ban also includes Newport’s famous Cliff Walk and other public walkways. It takes…
