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Clergy sex abuse bill passes RI Senate on unanimous vote. What's next
13+ hour, 33+ min ago (65+ words) The Rhode Island Senate unanimously passed legislation to allow victims of clergy sex abuse to sue the institutions that failed to protect them. The bill provides a two-year window for victims to. .. Clergy sex abuse bill passes RI Senate on…...
Providence police chief, oversight panel at odds over records access - AOL
13+ hour, 58+ min ago (869+ words) As a police civilian oversight authority neared its goal of gaining Providence City Council approval for improved access to police-controlled information, the city's police chief intensified his public criticism on Wednesday, June 3. Col. Oscar L. Perez Jr. said a lack of…...
Smiley, Morales spar in first debate for Providence mayor
16+ hour, 22+ min ago (106+ words) Incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley and state Rep. David Morales faced off in their first debate this week, clashing over issues from rent control to pensions. The roughly one-hour debate was hosted by The Boston Globe Rhode Island as an episode…...
Providence East Side home sells for $3. 23 M, second-highest city sale of 2026
17+ hour, 7+ min ago (329+ words) PROVIDENCE " A Spanish Revival home on Providence's East Side recently sold for $3. 23 million, making it the second-highest residential sale in the city so far this year, according to Residential Properties Ltd. , citing Rhode Island Statewide Multiple Listing Service data. Energy…...
RI Senate approves bill reviving expired clergy abuse lawsuits
13+ hour, 32+ min ago (721+ words) Two days after Senate leaders pledged their support, the chamber approved legislation that would open the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence and other institutions to sex-abuse lawsuits. Senators voted 37-0 Wednesday to approve an amended bill sponsored by Sen. Mark Mc…...
RI bill: Campaign cash can be used for home security
14+ hour, 19+ min ago (36+ words) Last September, state police swarmed the East Providence home of newly minted Rhode Island Senate President Val Lawson. Last September, state police swarmed the East Providence home of newly minted Rhode Island Senate President Val Lawson....
How George Washington's time in Rhode Island shaped the USA
14+ hour, 19+ min ago (52+ words) George Washington first visited Rhode Island in 1781 when he was strategizing with French allies during the Revolutionary War. 12 News Reporter Erica Ricci shares more. George Washington first visited Rhode Island in 1781 when he was strategizing with French allies during the…...
Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's Rhode Island Wedding Not Likely " Report
20+ hour, 25+ min ago (368+ words) Taylor Swift and her fianc, Travis Kelce, reportedly might tie the knot in the highly speculated Rhode Island wedding. The buzz about the high profile couple's upcoming wedding celebration continues, .. . Taylor Swift and her fianc, Travis Kelce, reportedly might tie…...
Trump administration will keep fighting for 'sensitive' RI voter data
20+ hour, 25+ min ago (387+ words) On Wednesday, June 3, a team of lawyers from the U. S. Attorney General's Office filed an appeal in U. S. District Court. How did we get here? The lawyers are appealing U. D. District Court Judge Mary Mc Elroy's April 17 dismissal of the government's demands for…...
From chaos to college, this RI program is a 'game changer' for foster kids
21+ hour, 38+ min ago (159+ words) A Rhode Island College scholarship program provides full tuition, housing, and support for current and former foster youth. The program aims to improve the low high school graduation and college. .. From chaos to college, this RI program is a 'game…...