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60-40 vote sends updated funding package back to the House, where lawmakers are expected sometime during the next few days to clear the legislation for President Donald Trump’s signature. By @jennifershutt.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/10/r...
US Senate in bipartisan vote passes bill to end record-breaking shutdown, House up next • Rhode Island Current
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate approved a stopgap spending bill Monday that will end the longest government shutdown in American history once the measure becomes law later this week. The 60-40 vote send...
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November 11, 2025 at 3:21 AM
60-40 vote sends updated funding package back to the House, where lawmakers are expected sometime during the next few days to clear the legislation for President Donald Trump’s signature. By @jennifershutt.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/10/r...
Mass. House bill to weaken 2030 climate goals faces long odds in the Senate, but represents substantial shift on Beacon Hill on climate policy. Via @cwbeacon.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/10/m...
Mass. House moves forward with bill to weaken 2030 climate goals • Rhode Island Current
Massachusetts could render its 2030 climate commitments null and void under new sweeping legislation being fast-tracked by the House, according to a copy of the bill viewed by CommonWealth Beacon.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Mass. House bill to weaken 2030 climate goals faces long odds in the Senate, but represents substantial shift on Beacon Hill on climate policy. Via @cwbeacon.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/10/m...
“When you’re looking at the damage to Rhode Island’s health care system — I thought this was a fight worth pursuing,” Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse told reporters over Zoom Monday morning. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/10/r...
Reed and Whitehouse defend votes against ending shutdown in order to save health care subsidies • Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island’s two senators expressed disappointment Monday, the day after eight of their Democratic colleagues broke away from the party’s majority to join Republicans in passing a short-term deal th...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:46 PM
“When you’re looking at the damage to Rhode Island’s health care system — I thought this was a fight worth pursuing,” Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse told reporters over Zoom Monday morning. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/10/r...
Gov. Dan McKee condemns Trump’s latest edict but skirts issue of whether to undo payments to EBT cards. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/10/w...
Will Rhode Island claw back SNAP benefits per USDA memo? To be determined. • Rhode Island Current
Gov. Dan McKee was quick to condemn the Trump administration for creating chaos and hardship over its directives regarding federal food assistance. But McKee's latest statement leaves unclear whether ...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Gov. Dan McKee condemns Trump’s latest edict but skirts issue of whether to undo payments to EBT cards. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/10/w...
Rhode Island among states that issued full SNAP benefits for November under Friday's USDA memo. Now will it comply with Trump administrative directive to claw back some of the benefits? rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/09/r...
States told by Trump administration to 'undo' full SNAP benefits paid for November • Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island GOv. Dan McKee confirmed Sunday that the state is among those that issued full Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP benefits, for the month of November under a Friday memo f...
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November 9, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Rhode Island among states that issued full SNAP benefits for November under Friday's USDA memo. Now will it comply with Trump administrative directive to claw back some of the benefits? rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/09/r...
In a two-page filing, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson accepted the government’s request to pause a Thursday order from Rhode Island Chief U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell while a lower appeals court hears the case. By @fischler.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/07/r...
US Supreme Court pauses order requiring November SNAP benefits be issued • Rhode Island Current
The U.S. Supreme Court temporarily halted a lower court order from a Rhode Island federal judge requiring the Trump administration to fund November SNAP benefits, freezing payments to millions amid th...
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November 8, 2025 at 2:56 AM
In a two-page filing, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson accepted the government’s request to pause a Thursday order from Rhode Island Chief U.S. District Judge John J. McConnell while a lower appeals court hears the case. By @fischler.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/07/r...
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the lower court order in U.S. District Court in Rhode Island directing November SNAP benefits be paid out, pending decisions in the appeals court. Story to come shortly.
November 8, 2025 at 2:40 AM
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the lower court order in U.S. District Court in Rhode Island directing November SNAP benefits be paid out, pending decisions in the appeals court. Story to come shortly.
U.S. senators on Friday said they plan to remain in D.C. for the weekend, a sign negotiations may be picking up to approve a stopgap spending measure and end the government shutdown, now at day 38. By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
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Struggle in US Senate over government shutdown likely to drag through the weekend • Rhode Island Current
As the government shutdown continues, Senate leaders weigh a weekend vote on a stopgap funding bill while Democrats tie reopening the government to extending Affordable Care Act subsidies and federal ...
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November 7, 2025 at 11:02 PM
U.S. senators on Friday said they plan to remain in D.C. for the weekend, a sign negotiations may be picking up to approve a stopgap spending measure and end the government shutdown, now at day 38. By @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social
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BREAKING: USDA has confirmed that full November SNAP benefits are being issued. By @fischler.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/07/r...
Full November SNAP benefits to be issued by Trump administration despite shutdown • Rhode Island Current
Following a federal court order, the USDA will release full November SNAP benefits to states, ensuring food assistance for 42 million Americans despite the ongoing government shutdown.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
BREAKING: USDA has confirmed that full November SNAP benefits are being issued. By @fischler.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/07/r...
Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee, a South Kingstown Democrat, will become the next chair of the House Committee on Judiciary. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/rep-c...
Rep. Carol McEntee moving on up as next House Judiciary chair • Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi announced Friday that he is elevating Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee to be the next chair of the chamber's Committee on Judiciary.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee, a South Kingstown Democrat, will become the next chair of the House Committee on Judiciary. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/rep-c...
Dallas bankruptcy judge approves short-term financing agreement between Prospect Medical Holdings and the Rhode Island Attorney General’s office that keeps Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals open till the end of November. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/07/t...
‘Time is of the essence.’ R.I. AG inks deal to keep Roger Williams and Fatima open through November • Rhode Island Current
Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital will have enough money to stay open till the end of the month under a short-term financing agreement between their bankrupt owner and the ...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Dallas bankruptcy judge approves short-term financing agreement between Prospect Medical Holdings and the Rhode Island Attorney General’s office that keeps Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals open till the end of November. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/07/t...
T.F. Green sees some flight cancellations, delays as FAA imposes air travel restrictions. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/t-f-g...
T.F. Green sees some flight cancellations, delays as FAA imposes air travel restrictions • Rhode Island Current
The Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport website showed five flights coming from or heading to the Washington, D.C., area were canceled as of Friday morning with delays listed for another nin...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
T.F. Green sees some flight cancellations, delays as FAA imposes air travel restrictions. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/t-f-g...
ICYMI: Former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice talks Iraq War, AI and international student visas in Brown University visit. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/05/r...
Rice talks Iraq War, AI and international student visas in Brown University visit • Rhode Island Current
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told a Brown University Wednesday audience she regrets parts of the Iraq War but stands by its outcome, while calling for U.S. leadership in global democracy...
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November 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
ICYMI: Former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice talks Iraq War, AI and international student visas in Brown University visit. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/05/r...
An estimated 13,000 R.I. enrollees may drop coverage by the end of the year as federal tax credits expire. So HealthSource RI focuses outreach on medical necessity vs. affordability. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/07/a...
As premiums spike, HealthSource RI focuses on medical necessity versus low cost • Rhode Island Current
Days into open enrollment for Rhode Island's health insurance marketplace, HealthSource RI administrators remain focused on keeping as many people covered as possible, despite steep increases in month...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:58 PM
An estimated 13,000 R.I. enrollees may drop coverage by the end of the year as federal tax credits expire. So HealthSource RI focuses outreach on medical necessity vs. affordability. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/07/a...
Updated: Over 900 R.I. retailers rely on SNAP, which includes nearly 200 locally-owned grocery stores. SNAP money can account for “as much as 60% of food sales in low-income areas,” @sabinamatos.bsky.social said. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/06/r...
R.I. federal judge orders Trump to fully fund SNAP; USDA wastes no time filing appeal • Rhode Island Current
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) must use available contingency funds and other allocated emergency subsidies to restore the full $9 billion in November food stamp benefits by Friday, a Rhode...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Updated: Over 900 R.I. retailers rely on SNAP, which includes nearly 200 locally-owned grocery stores. SNAP money can account for “as much as 60% of food sales in low-income areas,” @sabinamatos.bsky.social said. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/06/r...
Well that was fast: USDA appeals McConnell's decision to U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Boston. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/06/r...
November 6, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Well that was fast: USDA appeals McConnell's decision to U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Boston. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/06/r...
R.I. federal judge orders Trump to fully fund SNAP. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/06/r...
R.I. federal judge orders Trump to fully fund SNAP • Rhode Island Current
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) must use available contingency funds and other allocated emergency subsidies to restore the full $9 billion in November food stamp benefits by Friday, a Rhode...
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November 6, 2025 at 10:19 PM
R.I. federal judge orders Trump to fully fund SNAP. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/06/r...
Rhode Island could receive about $100 million each year for five years, from federal fiscal year (FFY) 2026–FFY 2030, to improve access, quality, and sustainability of rural health care under the Rural Health Transformation Program. Via @statesnewsroom.com rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/06/r...
All 50 states will vie for funds from $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program • Rhode Island Current
All 50 states have applied for the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, created under the mega tax and spending cut package passed by Republicans and signed into law by President Donald Tr...
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November 6, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Rhode Island could receive about $100 million each year for five years, from federal fiscal year (FFY) 2026–FFY 2030, to improve access, quality, and sustainability of rural health care under the Rural Health Transformation Program. Via @statesnewsroom.com rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/06/r...
After former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced her decision to serve out her current term and not seek reelection in 2026, @reed.senate.gov had this to say: rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/06/r...
November 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
After former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced her decision to serve out her current term and not seek reelection in 2026, @reed.senate.gov had this to say: rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/06/r...
T.F. Green is not on the list of 40 airports slated for flight reductions, but airport spokesperson Bill Fischer said in a statement that “every airport in the country will likely be impacted by this situation in some manner.” By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/06/t...
T.F. Green spared from federal flight cuts, but airport warns travelers to stay alert • Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport officials are urging travelers to check with their airlines, even as the Warwick airport so far remains unaffected by the Trump administration’s plan to c...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:46 PM
T.F. Green is not on the list of 40 airports slated for flight reductions, but airport spokesperson Bill Fischer said in a statement that “every airport in the country will likely be impacted by this situation in some manner.” By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/06/t...
With some early childhood education centers already closing their doors because of the federal government shutdown, local leaders are scrambling to find money to keep Head Start programs open. Via @stateline.org rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/06/r...
States, donors and schools scramble to keep Head Start centers open — for now • Rhode Island Current
States like Massachusetts and Oregon are scrambling to provide emergency funding to keep Head Start centers open as the federal government shutdown drags on, forcing some programs to close or cut serv...
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November 6, 2025 at 5:48 PM
With some early childhood education centers already closing their doors because of the federal government shutdown, local leaders are scrambling to find money to keep Head Start programs open. Via @stateline.org rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/06/r...
Former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice talks Iraq War, AI and international student visas in Brown University visit. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/05/r...
Rice talks Iraq War, AI and international student visas in Brown University visit • Rhode Island Current
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice told a Brown University Wednesday audience she regrets parts of the Iraq War but stands by its outcome, while calling for U.S. leadership in global democracy...
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November 6, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Former Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice talks Iraq War, AI and international student visas in Brown University visit. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/05/r...
“Superintendent Dawn Bartz is on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of a legal review regarding the administration’s recent handling of a football matter." By @ohnocastro.bsky.social
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Smithfield superintendent on leave pending review of handling of alleged antisemitism • Rhode Island Current
Smithfield Public Schools placed Superintendent Dawn Bartz on paid leave while an outside legal review examines the district’s response to alleged antisemitic hazing on the football team.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:40 PM
“Superintendent Dawn Bartz is on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of a legal review regarding the administration’s recent handling of a football matter." By @ohnocastro.bsky.social
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Federal government shutdown leads Federal Aviation Administration to restrict air travel in 40 “high-traffic” areas of the country starting Friday. By @fischler.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/05/r...
Trump administration limits some flights during shutdown as controllers show strain • Rhode Island Current
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday the Federal Aviation Administration would restrict air travel in 40 “high-traffic” areas of the country to relieve pressure on air traffic contr...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Federal government shutdown leads Federal Aviation Administration to restrict air travel in 40 “high-traffic” areas of the country starting Friday. By @fischler.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/05/r...
Energized Dems trumpet wins in state elections, buckle up for midterms rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/05/r...
Energized Dems trumpet wins in state elections, buckle up for midterms • Rhode Island Current
WASHINGTON — Democrats’ sweep of the biggest races in Tuesday’s off-year elections, including a California ballot measure to redraw that state’s congressional lines to give the party up to five more s...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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