
Rhode Island Drops in National Children’s Well-Being Rankings
News Summary Rhode Island’s ranking in children’s well-being has dropped from 12th to 19th place according to the latest KIDS COUNT Data Book. The decline

News Summary Rhode Island’s ranking in children’s well-being has dropped from 12th to 19th place according to the latest KIDS COUNT Data Book. The decline

News Summary Negotiations between the SEIU 1199NE union and Butler Hospital have stalled, leading to a strike by over 200 workers demanding fair wages and

News Summary Sky Haneul Kim, a chef at Gift Horse in Providence, has been recognized as the Best Chef: Northeast at the 2025 James Beard

News Summary The Providence City Council has been granted permission to implement an 8% tax increase for the upcoming fiscal year, a measure aimed at

News Summary The Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee has approved a $14.3 billion budget focusing on healthcare, homelessness, transportation, and childcare as fiscal year 2026

News Summary Maria Torres has been recognized as the Teacher of the Year for Providence Public School District, highlighting her 22-year dedication to education and

News Summary The James Beard Awards highlighted New England’s culinary talent despite a single win this year. Sky Haneul Kim of Gift Horse in Providence

News Summary The Rhode Island legislature is making significant strides in 2025 with reforms aimed at improving workers’ rights, data privacy, and public health measures.

News Summary Providence Mayor Brett Smiley is encountering legislative challenges with his budget proposal during a financial crisis. Seeking approval to exceed the 4% tax

News Summary The Rhode Island General Assembly has unanimously approved legislation to increase the minimum wage from $15 to $17 over the next two years.