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Healthcare Workers Rally for Stronger Protections in Rhode Island

News Summary Union healthcare workers in Rhode Island held a rally at the State House to demand better protections for…

2 weeks ago

Rhode Island Suspends ACE Training School’s Nursing Assistant Program

News Summary The Rhode Island Department of Health has suspended ACE Training School's nursing assistant training program indefinitely due to…

2 weeks ago

Federal Funding Cuts Impacting NPR and PBS in Rhode Island

News Summary Federal funding for NPR and PBS stations in Rhode Island will cease following an executive order by President…

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Providence Upholds Immigrant Protections Amid Federal Pressure

News Summary Providence city officials are reaffirming their commitment to immigrant protections in response to a Trump administration Executive Order…

2 weeks ago

Providence Man Pleads Guilty to Cockfighting Charges

News Summary On April 29, 2025, Onill Vazquez Lozada, a 39-year-old Providence resident, pled guilty to federal charges related to…

2 weeks ago

Rhode Island Suspends Ace Training School License Amid Violations

News Summary The Rhode Island Department of Health has suspended Ace Training School's nursing assistant training program license due to…

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Providence Fire Department Reinstates EMS Bike Program

News Summary The Providence Fire Department has announced the reinstatement of its emergency medical services (EMS) bike program, enhancing public…

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North Providence Launches New School Bus Safety Program

News Summary North Providence has introduced a new school bus safety initiative aimed at preventing illegal passing of stopped buses.…

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Brown University Students Mobilize Against Federal Funding Cuts

News Summary Students at Brown University are rallying against potential federal funding cuts of $510 million under the Trump administration.…

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Butler Hospital Staff Prepare to Strike on May 15

News Summary Staff at Butler Hospital in Providence, RI are set to strike on May 15 after 91% of employees…

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