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RI House amends proposal extending bar hours during World Cup
12+ hour, 34+ min ago (299+ words) PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WPRI) " With less than 50 days to go until the World Cup, a proposal in the Rhode Island House of Representatives that would allow bars and restaurants to extend their hours during the tournament has been amended. A spokesperson for…...
Foster kids are entitled to benefits. For years, RI has been pocketing the money.
13+ hour, 18+ min ago (99+ words) The state has been taking federal benefits meant for foster children to 'provide basic needs,' but some say they never saw that money. Foster kids are entitled to benefits. For years, RI has been pocketing the money. Renee Gomes found…...
A closer look at the Providence mayoral race
11+ hour, 1+ min ago (46+ words) Providence Mayor Brett Smiley kicked off his reelection campaign Monday night as he faces a Democratic Primary challenge from State Rep. David Morales. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley kicked off his reelection campaign Monday night as he faces a Democratic Primary…...
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley launches reelection campaign
12+ hour, 39+ min ago (374+ words) PROVIDENCE " Mayor Brett Smiley formally launched his campaign for reelection on Monday, April 27, saying that the city needs "experienced, responsible governance" to face the challenges ahead. Smiley, a Democrat, is facing a spirited primary challenge from Rep. David Morales, a…...
Could loan repayment treat RI's nursing shortage? A program is trying
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (251+ words) Rhode Island is experiencing a severe shortage of registered nurses. At the end of 2025 there were more than 1, 600 open nursing jobs in the state, an increase of over 25% at the beginning of the year. The reasons for the shortage are…...
With transfer portal closed, here's the latest RI college hoops news
20+ hour, 57+ min ago (757+ words) The University of Rhode Island men made their first'splash of the spring in the college basketball transfer portal by bringing in two probable starters. Those were the highlights in the state's player movement last week, which continues to unfold into…...
Final Repair Bills, Total Loss Issues Top Rhode Island Auto Body Complaints
19+ hour, 3+ min ago (392+ words) A new state bulletin flags informal total loss deals and documentation practices with relevance beyond Rhode Island. A new Rhode Island regulator bulletin spells out the compliance practices the state wants from collision repair licensees, and singles out two areas…...
Rhode Island's interim US attorney faces the end of his term. Will Trump keep him around?
14+ hour, 56+ min ago (1138+ words) PROVIDENCE " Charles "Chas" Calenda's 120-day term as interim US Attorney for Rhode Island comes to an end on Tuesday, but he might not be going anywhere, legal observers say. The US District Court for Rhode Island has received six applications…...
Could Rhode Island Bill Hit Aldi As It Expands New U. S. Format?
21+ hour, 52+ min ago (522+ words) The discount grocery model could be set to collide with a growing political backlash against retail automation in tiny Rhode Island, of all places. And proposed limits on self-checkout lanes could ripple far beyond a small New England state. At…...
Providence Place mall will soon get a new owner. Why a judge gets to decide.
17+ hour, 53+ min ago (109+ words) After 6, 500 investors viewed the property, the final bids are in for Providence Place, and judge gets to pick the new owner on April 29. Providence Place mall will soon get a new owner. Why a judge gets to decide. PROVIDENCE " A…...