Rhode Island Public Policy

Rhode Island Senate Leadership Change Fuels Tax Debate

News Summary The Rhode Island Senate is on the verge of a leadership shift, with discussions around increasing income taxes…

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Federal Funding Secured for Washington Bridge Reconstruction

News Summary Rhode Island has secured $220.9 million in federal funding to reconstruct the Washington Bridge, which recently closed its…

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Rhode Island Ransomware Attack Results in $5 Million Recovery Fund

News Summary A ransomware attack on Rhode Island's health and social services has compromised personal information of 650,000 individuals, prompting…

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Women Entrepreneurs Transforming Health and Wellness in Rhode Island

News Summary Women entrepreneurs in Rhode Island are leading the charge in the growing health and wellness sector, projected to…

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Rhode Island Lawmakers Consider Hemp-Derived THC Beverage Bill

News Summary Rhode Island lawmakers are currently reviewing a bill proposed by Representative Jacquelyn Baginski that aims to regulate the…

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Lisa Carcieri Elected as New Board Chair of RIPHI

News Summary Lisa Carcieri has been elected as the new board chair of the Rhode Island Public Health Institute (RIPHI),…

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Rhode Island PUC Approves Utility Rate Adjustments

News Summary The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission has approved new utility rates for Rhode Island Energy, effective April 1.…

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Providence City Council Suspends Proposal for Relaxed Music Restrictions

News Summary The Providence City Council has suspended a proposal aimed at easing restrictions on music and dancing in restaurants,…

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Rhode Island Enacts New Data Privacy Law Ahead of 2026

News Summary Rhode Island has implemented the Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (DTPPA), set to take effect on January…

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Rhode Island’s RIBridges System Fully Operational After Cyberattack

News Summary The Rhode Island Department of Human Services has restored its RIBridges system, which manages social services eligibility and…

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