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It's over: RI's 2026 legislative session ends. Here's what passed.
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (1461+ words) The 2026 legislative session ended at midnight, as Thursday became Friday, after a barrage of voting on hundreds of bills, including one to move Rhode Island's presidential primary to Super Tuesday. The legislative day began in the State Room, with Gov....
A dazzling hike at Blackstone Gorge, RI's own grand canyon
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (79+ words) Between cliffs, the Blackstone River twists and rushes between jagged boulders, leaving the terrain as natural as when the Nipmuc lived on the banks. RI has its own grand canyon. Prepare to be dazzled at Blackstone Gorge NORTH SMITHFIELD " Steep,…...
RI Energy pushes bill to let it build power plants. Critics are concerned.
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (1317+ words) Thirty years ago, Rhode Island's dominant electric utility sold off its power plants as state lawmakers moved to restructure the energy sector in a bid to create competition and lower rates for consumers." Now, advocatesare raising concerns thatthe General Assembly…...
A petition is trying to bring a Waffle House to RI. Will it work?
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (87+ words) North Smithfield resident Evan Masse's petition to bring the chain north has amassed over 1, 000 signatures so far from hungry Rhode Islanders. A petition is trying to bring a Waffle House to RI. Will it work? North Smithfield resident Evan Masse…...
Rhode Island lawmakers pass budget with millionaires tax
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (815+ words) Rhode Island lawmakers gave final approval to a $15. 2 billion state budget on Tuesday, June 9, with a final vote that paves the way for a millionaires tax, inspector general and controversial changes to how Rhode Island Energy repaves streets. The tax…...
When it comes to spelling, RI shows it isn't easy
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (46+ words) Who doesn't love an amusing misspelling? Well, probably the administration at Johnston High School. Who had to apologize for it. I'm speaking, of course, of this year's Johnston High School yearbook. Except on the spine, it came out as, "Johnston…...
A guide to exploring Rhode Island's uninhabited islands
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (58+ words) Rhode Island has many uninhabited islands, but some are dangerous and off-limits. Here are a few that you can visit. A guide to exploring Rhode Island's uninhabited islands Exploring an uninhabited island is one of those things that sounds fun…...
Providence basketball adds 4-star prospect Clyde Walters
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (215+ words) Providence has dipped'into the Class of 2027 for its next men's basketball addition, and'he'll'join the'program'a year in advance.' Clyde Walters announced a commitment'to the Friars on his Instagram page late Saturday, a small forward/wing from Alabama who will enroll in…...
Providence police chief, oversight panel at odds over records access
1+ week, 1+ day ago (851+ 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…...
Clergy sex abuse bill passes RI Senate on unanimous vote. What's next
1+ week, 1+ day 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…...