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Here are the 12 members of a new community advisory panel that will evaluate what the future holds for Newport Hospital's award-winning labor and delivery unit starting next week. By @j9weisman.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/19/n...
Newport Hospital birthing center community advisory board to hold first meeting next week • Rhode Island Current
Twelve members of a new community advisory panel to evaluate what the future holds for Newport Hospital's award-winning labor and delivery unit are scheduled to hold their first meeting on Monday, Nov...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Here are the 12 members of a new community advisory panel that will evaluate what the future holds for Newport Hospital's award-winning labor and delivery unit starting next week. By @j9weisman.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/19/n...
Federal food assistance that clients at the Refugee Dream Center in Providence and hundreds of thousands of other lawful immigrants nationwide rely on will be cut off in three months, stripped away by federal budget cuts. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/19/t...
They fled war and famine. Now refugees in Rhode Island worry about putting food on the table. • Rhode Island Current
Upcoming changes to federal food assistance and government health care will cut off access for thousands of lawfully present immigrants in Rhode Island, including refugees, asylum seekers and other vu...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Federal food assistance that clients at the Refugee Dream Center in Providence and hundreds of thousands of other lawful immigrants nationwide rely on will be cut off in three months, stripped away by federal budget cuts. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/19/t...
The $1.1M in proceeds from Rhode Island general treasurer's office's first unclaimed property auction in over a decade exceeded expectations. An appraisal estimated the value of all the items at $752,000. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/18/g...
Gold surge helps R.I. treasurer’s office rake in $1.1M at unclaimed property auction • Rhode Island Current
An auction of forgotten watches, rings, old coins, and other treasurers held earlier this month by the Rhode Island Office of the General Treasurer netted $1.1 million, money that will be kept in stat...
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November 18, 2025 at 9:54 PM
The $1.1M in proceeds from Rhode Island general treasurer's office's first unclaimed property auction in over a decade exceeded expectations. An appraisal estimated the value of all the items at $752,000. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/18/g...
US House overwhelmingly votes to force release of Epstein files. By @ashleymurray.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/18/r...
US House overwhelmingly votes to force release of Epstein files • Rhode Island Current
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday to force the release of unclassified investigative files from the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a frien...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
US House overwhelmingly votes to force release of Epstein files. By @ashleymurray.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/18/r...
Trump administration unveils plan to try to dismantle Department of Education rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/18/r...
Trump administration unveils plan to try to dismantle Department of Education • Rhode Island Current
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s administration took major steps Tuesday in trying to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, announcing six total inter-agency agreements signed with other de...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Clock is ticking as deal in the works to save Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital from closing at the end of the month. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/18/t...
Tentative deal to keep Roger Williams and Fatima open through December in the works • Rhode Island Current
Despite previously suggesting a rapid turnaround for Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, attorneys now say they need more time, agreeing to postpone their scheduled update b...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Clock is ticking as deal in the works to save Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital from closing at the end of the month. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/18/t...
Short one member, Cannabis Control Commission continues its work. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/17/o...
Over 60% of social equity applicants disqualified during screening for cannabis retail license • Rhode Island Current
The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission certified 36 prospective social equity cannabis retail license applicants — only 38% of the pool — on Friday, its first meeting without former Chair Kim Ah...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Short one member, Cannabis Control Commission continues its work. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/17/o...
@peterneronha.bsky.social says RI Energy pulled plug on discount plan “as soon as my Office pointed out that they were attempting to pull a fast one on Rhode Islanders, shortchanging consumers by tens of millions of dollars." By @nancyklavin.bsky.social
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Rhode Island Energy drops winter bill discount plan amid scrutiny from state regulators • Rhode Island Current
Facing scrutiny and potential rejection over proposed winter energy bill credits, Rhode Island Energy has pulled the plug on its $149 million discount plan for ratepayers, according to a letter sent F...
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November 17, 2025 at 7:24 PM
@peterneronha.bsky.social says RI Energy pulled plug on discount plan “as soon as my Office pointed out that they were attempting to pull a fast one on Rhode Islanders, shortchanging consumers by tens of millions of dollars." By @nancyklavin.bsky.social
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As air traffic control staffing recovers from the 43-day government shutdown, airlines begin restoring normal operations ahead of the busy holiday travel week. By @fischler.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/17/r...
Trump administration’s FAA chief clears normal operations in the skies post-shutdown • Rhode Island Current
The Federal Aviation Administration early Monday lifted an order that airlines cut domestic flights to 40 major U.S. airports, as air traffic control staffing levels improve following the six-week gov...
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November 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
As air traffic control staffing recovers from the 43-day government shutdown, airlines begin restoring normal operations ahead of the busy holiday travel week. By @fischler.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/17/r...
Data center growth drives locals to fight for more say. Via @stateline.org rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/17/r...
Data center growth drives locals to fight for more say • Rhode Island Current
Even as some state lawmakers are rushing to pass legislation that would accelerate the development of data center infrastructure, communities across the country are taking steps to ensure they have a ...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Data center growth drives locals to fight for more say. Via @stateline.org rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/17/r...
Spokesperson for Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources confirmed Friday that Massachusetts would continue its contract negotiations with SouthCoast, among other wind project developers. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/14/r...
Rhode Island Energy breaks off contract with SouthCoast Wind amid federal uncertainty • Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island Energy has canceled its tentative contract to buy power from SouthCoast Wind, citing ongoing delays and federal uncertainty facing the offshore wind industry.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Spokesperson for Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources confirmed Friday that Massachusetts would continue its contract negotiations with SouthCoast, among other wind project developers. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/14/r...
The General Assembly’s Democratic and Republican leaders began a rare hour-long committee meeting with a request by House Minority Leader Mike Chippendale to have the state’s Office of Auditor General investigate RIHousing. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/14/r...
R.I. House GOP renews call for probe of affordable housing agency spending • Rhode Island Current
The General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Legislative Services on Friday weighed a GOP call to investigate spending by the state’s affordable housing finance agency and a separate request to assess ho...
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November 14, 2025 at 11:44 PM
The General Assembly’s Democratic and Republican leaders began a rare hour-long committee meeting with a request by House Minority Leader Mike Chippendale to have the state’s Office of Auditor General investigate RIHousing. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/14/r...
Proposed student housing fee in Providence draws heavy opposition at committee hearing. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/14/p...
Proposed student housing fee in Providence draws heavy opposition at committee hearing • Rhode Island Current
Providence landlords, students and city officials sparred over a proposed $300-per-student “impact fee” on student-only housing at a committee hearing Thursday. Mayor Brett Smiley and big landlords wa...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Proposed student housing fee in Providence draws heavy opposition at committee hearing. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/14/p...
BREAKING: Rhode Island Energy has ended its negotiations with SouthCoast Wind. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/14/r...
Rhode Island Energy breaks off contract with SouthCoast Wind amid federal uncertainty • Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island Energy has canceled its tentative contract to buy power from SouthCoast Wind, citing ongoing delays and federal uncertainty facing the offshore wind industry.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
BREAKING: Rhode Island Energy has ended its negotiations with SouthCoast Wind. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/14/r...
“Where does the buck stop?” Rep. Jennifer Boylan, a Barrington Democrat, asked during Thursday's five-hour oversight hearing on the Washington Bridge. “It can’t always stop with consultants.” By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com?p=26308
Alviti in the hot seat for the third time, stands by use of third party inspectors • Rhode Island Current
Under questioning from the state’s most recent top federal prosecutor, Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti Jr. defended the hiring of third party inspectors Thursday at a f...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:29 AM
“Where does the buck stop?” Rep. Jennifer Boylan, a Barrington Democrat, asked during Thursday's five-hour oversight hearing on the Washington Bridge. “It can’t always stop with consultants.” By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com?p=26308
The federal government shutdown cost the U.S. economy about $15 billion per week. Via @fischler.bsky.social & @ashleymurray.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/13/r...
Air travel, SNAP benefits, back pay at issue as federal government slowly reopens • Rhode Island Current
WASHINGTON — The record 43-day government shutdown that ended Wednesday night scrambled air travel, interrupted food assistance and forced federal workers to go without a paycheck for weeks. It also c...
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November 13, 2025 at 10:48 PM
The federal government shutdown cost the U.S. economy about $15 billion per week. Via @fischler.bsky.social & @ashleymurray.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/13/r...
Providence City Councilor Sue AnderBois launches bid for R.I. lieutenant governor. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/12/p...
Providence councilor Sue AnderBois launches bid for R.I. lieutenant governor • Rhode Island Current
Providence City Councilor Sue AnderBois launched her 2026 bid for Rhode Island lieutenant governor Wednesday at the Wild Colonial Tavern in Providence.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Providence City Councilor Sue AnderBois launches bid for R.I. lieutenant governor. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/12/p...
The owner of Rhode Island’s only outdoor hemp farm may have to shut down now that Congress has OKed reopening the federal government under legislation that would effectively ban hemp products containing over 0.4 milligrams of THC.
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Rhode Island hemp industry faces uncertainty amid federal crackdown on THC products • Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island’s hemp industry faces an uncertain future as the federal government moves to ban products with more than 0.4 milligrams of THC — a change that could shutter one farm and upend the fast-gr...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The owner of Rhode Island’s only outdoor hemp farm may have to shut down now that Congress has OKed reopening the federal government under legislation that would effectively ban hemp products containing over 0.4 milligrams of THC.
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New RIPTA program lets landlords get free bus passes for tenants over the holidays rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/new-r...
New RIPTA program lets landlords get free bus passes for tenants over the holidays • Rhode Island Current
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority has launched a pilot program offering landlords free monthly transit passes to share with their tenants this holiday season.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
New RIPTA program lets landlords get free bus passes for tenants over the holidays rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/new-r...
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...