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Rhode Island Approves PURPLE Alert for Missing Adults with Disabilities

News Summary The Rhode Island General Assembly has passed the PURPLE Alert legislation aimed at improving the safety and response…

3 weeks ago

Rhode Island House Finance Committee Unveils New Budget

News Summary The Rhode Island House Finance Committee has proposed a $14.3 billion budget focused on healthcare priorities without raising…

3 weeks ago

Winter Storm Watch Issued for Rhode Island

News Summary Providence, Rhode Island, is bracing for significant snowfall this weekend as a Winter Storm Watch is now in…

3 weeks ago

Former Town Employee Sues Mayor Over Resource Misuse

News Summary Michael Charbatji, a former North Providence employee, has filed a lawsuit against Mayor Charles Lombardi, alleging misuse of…

3 weeks ago

Rhode Island House Approves Bill for Utility Line Burying

News Summary The Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a bill to bury utility lines between Bold Point Park and…

3 weeks ago

Providence Teachers Union Approves New Contract

News Summary The Providence Teachers Union has ratified a new three-year contract with the Providence Public School District, ensuring wage…

3 weeks ago

City Council Delays Vote on Excel Academy Lease Proposal

News Summary The Providence City Council has postponed a vote to lease the vacant Carl G. Lauro School building to…

3 weeks ago

Rhode Island Housing Count Methodology Update Increases Units

News Summary A recent revision in Rhode Island's Low and Moderate Income Housing counting methodology has added 6,662 units over…

3 weeks ago

Providence Enacts New Flag Policy Amid Controversy

News Summary Following the raising of the Palestinian flag at City Hall, Providence has instituted a new flag policy requiring…

3 weeks ago

Rhode Island Higher Education Faces Funding Crisis

News Summary Rhode Island's higher education institutions, particularly Brown University, are experiencing a significant crisis due to declining enrollment and…

3 weeks ago