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Hackers are using leaked password lists to breach your accounts, but you can stop them. Check if your passwords are compromised using this free online tool...
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Online Tool Reveals if Your Passwords Have Been Compromised - Uprise RI
Corporations have let your personal data spill onto the internet, and hackers are using it against you. Your recycled passwords are a master key to your digital life. There's a free, anonymous tool th...
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November 24, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Hackers are using leaked password lists to breach your accounts, but you can stop them. Check if your passwords are compromised using this free online tool...
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ICE's campaign of terror hit home in Providence as its agents attempted to kidnap a high school intern, threatening a Superior Court Judge who stood in their way. This isn't a "mistake" - it's the logical, vile outcome of a rogue agency built on fascist ideology.
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ICE Terrorists Attempt to Kidnap High School Intern, Threaten RI Judge - Uprise RI
ICE agents surrounded a Rhode Island judge's car, threatening to smash his windows to get to the high school intern he was protecting. This shocking standoff was no simple mistake. Our report reveals ...
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November 21, 2025 at 10:57 PM
ICE's campaign of terror hit home in Providence as its agents attempted to kidnap a high school intern, threatening a Superior Court Judge who stood in their way. This isn't a "mistake" - it's the logical, vile outcome of a rogue agency built on fascist ideology.
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Total capitulation. After causing a painful shutdown to fight for healthcare subsidies, Senate Democrats surrendered for a deal their own party is calling "pathetic" and a "complete betrayal." The very senators who cast the deciding votes won't face voters for years.
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UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER: Fury Erupts as Democrats Cave to GOP After Shutdown Pain - Uprise RI
After starting a government shutdown to secure healthcare subsidies for millions, Senate Democrats surrendered for nothing, sparking fury and calls of "betrayal" from their own party. Our report revea...
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November 11, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Total capitulation. After causing a painful shutdown to fight for healthcare subsidies, Senate Democrats surrendered for a deal their own party is calling "pathetic" and a "complete betrayal." The very senators who cast the deciding votes won't face voters for years.
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Governor McKee is being sued for blocking a protest critical of his policies. The lawsuit claims his admin reserved the public State House rotunda as a pretext, then left it empty. The 1st amendment is under aggressive attack by both parties...
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Lawsuit Exposes McKee's Transparent Attempt to Crush Protest - Uprise RI
A federal lawsuit accuses Governor McKee of unconstitutionally crushing dissent by blocking housing advocates from protesting in the State House. The complaint details a 'transparent attempt' to silen...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Governor McKee is being sued for blocking a protest critical of his policies. The lawsuit claims his admin reserved the public State House rotunda as a pretext, then left it empty. The 1st amendment is under aggressive attack by both parties...
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In a market designed to be confusing, a new, free tool is bringing transparency to RI's heating oil industry. You can easily compare prices from local dealers and fight back against corporate price-setting. Knowledge is power, especially when it saves you money.
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New Website Helps Rhode Islanders Slash Heating Oil Bills - Uprise RI
As heating costs soar and the economy tightens, a new free website gives Rhode Islanders the power to fight back. RI Oil Prices lets you instantly compare local dealer prices, revealing savings of up ...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:22 PM
In a market designed to be confusing, a new, free tool is bringing transparency to RI's heating oil industry. You can easily compare prices from local dealers and fight back against corporate price-setting. Knowledge is power, especially when it saves you money.
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Record job cuts. The lowest seasonal hiring plans since 2012. A crisis is brewing.
Corporations are slashing workers to protect profits from Trump's tariffs and replacing them with AI. For US workers, it's a perfect storm of corporate greed and government failure.
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Corporations are slashing workers to protect profits from Trump's tariffs and replacing them with AI. For US workers, it's a perfect storm of corporate greed and government failure.
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Job Cuts Soar to 20-Year High Amidst Economic Headwinds - Uprise RI
US job cuts have surpassed 1 million this year, the most since the pandemic, as hiring plans sink to a decade-low. Corporations from Amazon to UPS are slashing jobs, citing automation and the cost of ...
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November 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Record job cuts. The lowest seasonal hiring plans since 2012. A crisis is brewing.
Corporations are slashing workers to protect profits from Trump's tariffs and replacing them with AI. For US workers, it's a perfect storm of corporate greed and government failure.
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Corporations are slashing workers to protect profits from Trump's tariffs and replacing them with AI. For US workers, it's a perfect storm of corporate greed and government failure.
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VICTORY: A RI judge blocked Trump's cruel attempt to use hunger as a political weapon, ordering the admin to use contingency funds to keep SNAP going. It's another judicial smackdown for an administration that governs by inflicting suffering on the most vulnerable.
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Trump Starvation Plan Halted as Judge Stops Attempt to Block SNAP Benefits - Uprise RI
A federal judge just stopped the Trump administration's illegal plan to cut off food stamps for 42 million people, calling the move a political ploy. This isn't just about one program; it's part of a ...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:51 PM
VICTORY: A RI judge blocked Trump's cruel attempt to use hunger as a political weapon, ordering the admin to use contingency funds to keep SNAP going. It's another judicial smackdown for an administration that governs by inflicting suffering on the most vulnerable.
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Nexstar, the same right-wing media giant that pulled Jimmy Kimmel to curry favor with Trump, is at it again. Now they're threatening to black out WPRI for Verizon customers unless they get “exorbitant” fee hikes. This is capitalism run amok. #MediaGreed
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Nexstar Holds WPRI Viewers Hostage in Greed-Fueled Standoff with Verizon - Uprise RI
Corporate media giant Nexstar is threatening to pull WPRI Channel 12 from Verizon Fios customers in a standoff over massive fee hikes. This isn't just about your cable bill; it's a story of corporate ...
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October 24, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Nexstar, the same right-wing media giant that pulled Jimmy Kimmel to curry favor with Trump, is at it again. Now they're threatening to black out WPRI for Verizon customers unless they get “exorbitant” fee hikes. This is capitalism run amok. #MediaGreed
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If men with guns and masks tried to pull me out of my car, I'd fight back. Courts should reject any claims by the government that this is aggression by the person being detained, resisting arrest, or that they're a flight risk.
October 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
If men with guns and masks tried to pull me out of my car, I'd fight back. Courts should reject any claims by the government that this is aggression by the person being detained, resisting arrest, or that they're a flight risk.
Trump's NSPM-7 is a declaration of war on the left. It officially weaponizes the entire national security state to target "pre-crime" based on ideology. Think "anti-capitalism" and "hostility to traditional values." This is how fascism takes root. Read the breakdown.
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With Directive NSPM-7, Trump Declares War on Majority of Americans - Uprise RI
Under the cover of fighting "left wing terrorism," Trump has signed NSPM-7, a secret directive that labels "anti-capitalism" and "anti-Christianity" as signs of extremism. This isn't just policy - it'...
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October 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Trump's NSPM-7 is a declaration of war on the left. It officially weaponizes the entire national security state to target "pre-crime" based on ideology. Think "anti-capitalism" and "hostility to traditional values." This is how fascism takes root. Read the breakdown.
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A Providence teacher blows the whistle on the state's new ARC curriculum. It's color-coding students, sparking racial tensions with culturally inappropriate texts, & burying teachers in work. An alleged ploy to de-skill faculty & create a Potemkin Village of 'reform.'
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How to Lower Providence Student Reading Scores (and Look Good Trying) - Uprise RI
Providence schools are color-coding students by reading level, leading to peer bullying and shame. A new curriculum is forcing middle schoolers to read toddler-level books while culturally tone-deaf t...
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October 6, 2025 at 2:09 PM
A Providence teacher blows the whistle on the state's new ARC curriculum. It's color-coding students, sparking racial tensions with culturally inappropriate texts, & burying teachers in work. An alleged ploy to de-skill faculty & create a Potemkin Village of 'reform.'
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Trump's legacy of weaponizing ICE continues to terrorize communities & violate the rights of US citizens. A new lawsuit from a US citizen detained twice for 'looking Latino' is the latest in a wave of claims against the domestic terror organization now exceeding $55B.
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On the Hook for $55 Billion: How ICE's Terror Campaign Is Costing Taxpayers and Violating Americans' Rights - Uprise RI
From a 79-year-old grandfather tackled in his own shop to a construction worker detained for “looking Latino,” a wave of violence by ICE is targeting US citizens. These unconstitutional attacks have s...
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October 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Trump's legacy of weaponizing ICE continues to terrorize communities & violate the rights of US citizens. A new lawsuit from a US citizen detained twice for 'looking Latino' is the latest in a wave of claims against the domestic terror organization now exceeding $55B.
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They're not even trying to hide it. The "government shutdown" has suspended antitrust cases against Google and other giants, but the FTC office that greenlights corporate mergers remains open. It's a calculated decision to serve Wall Street at your expense.
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The Government Isn't Closed for Business, It's Just Closed for You - Uprise RI
They call it a "government shutdown," but that's a lie. While services for working people are cut and federal employees are furloughed, a shadow government continues to operate, providing what one exp...
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October 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
They're not even trying to hide it. The "government shutdown" has suspended antitrust cases against Google and other giants, but the FTC office that greenlights corporate mergers remains open. It's a calculated decision to serve Wall Street at your expense.
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Judge Mehta found Google guilty of being an illegal monopoly, then ruled in a way that *reinforces* its power. This isn't a failure of justice; it's the system working as designed for corporate oligarchs. The ruling green-lights more illegal behavior.
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The Court That Sold Out America: Google's Win is Everyone Else's Loss - Uprise RI
September 29, 2025 - It’s like something out of a gangster film. The kingpin is finally cornered, the evidence is overwhelming, and the verdict comes down:
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September 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Judge Mehta found Google guilty of being an illegal monopoly, then ruled in a way that *reinforces* its power. This isn't a failure of justice; it's the system working as designed for corporate oligarchs. The ruling green-lights more illegal behavior.
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Rhode Islanders: Your local news is a right-wing duopoly. Sinclair (operates ABC6 & NBC10) and Nexstar (owns WPRI12) are both blocking Jimmy Kimmel nationwide to appease Trump's FCC. It's a blatant quid-pro-quo as Nexstar seeks approval for a massive, illegal merger.
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The Sinclair-Nexstar Duopoly: How Two Right-Wing Corporations Control What Rhode Islanders See on TV - Uprise RI
Can’t find Jimmy Kimmel on your TV? That’s no accident. Right-wing media corporations that own ALL of Rhode Island's major local news stations are blocking the show to appease the Trump administration...
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September 23, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Rhode Islanders: Your local news is a right-wing duopoly. Sinclair (operates ABC6 & NBC10) and Nexstar (owns WPRI12) are both blocking Jimmy Kimmel nationwide to appease Trump's FCC. It's a blatant quid-pro-quo as Nexstar seeks approval for a massive, illegal merger.
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Trump's declaration of a non-existent "Antifa" organization as a terrorist group isn't just absurd, it's a strategic attack on democracy itself. By labeling the ideology of anti-fascism as "terrorism," he's building a framework to criminalize any and all opposition.
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Trump Appears to Declare That Most Americans Are Terrorists - Uprise RI
President Trump just designated "antifa" a terrorist group. But "antifa" isn't an organization - it's short for "anti-fascist," an idea most Americans support. This isn't just a mistake; it's a calcul...
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September 18, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Trump's declaration of a non-existent "Antifa" organization as a terrorist group isn't just absurd, it's a strategic attack on democracy itself. By labeling the ideology of anti-fascism as "terrorism," he's building a framework to criminalize any and all opposition.
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Trump's support is collapsing among those that won him the election. Young men and Latino voters are fleeing, citing the economy, deep betrayal over his handling of the Epstein files and a new, authoritarian push to gut the First Amendment. Even Tucker Carlson is out.
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Trump Losing Supporters in Droves as Administration Abandons Constitution - Uprise RI
Donald Trump’s presidency is in freefall. The very voters who secured his 2024 victory—young men and Latinos—are abandoning him in droves. They feel betrayed by his broken promises on the economy, his...
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September 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Trump's support is collapsing among those that won him the election. Young men and Latino voters are fleeing, citing the economy, deep betrayal over his handling of the Epstein files and a new, authoritarian push to gut the First Amendment. Even Tucker Carlson is out.
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Bizarre claims appear to support the false flag theory that Kirk's murder was an inside job. The theory has gained rapid traction with many pointing to Mossad and the CIA as the organizations likely responsible.
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Ammunition in Kirk Shooting Engraved With Transgender, Antifascist Ideology: Sources
Investigators found ammunition engraved with expressions of transgender and antifascist ideology inside the rifle that authorities believe was used in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk, according to ...
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September 11, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Bizarre claims appear to support the false flag theory that Kirk's murder was an inside job. The theory has gained rapid traction with many pointing to Mossad and the CIA as the organizations likely responsible.
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The 6-3 conservative SCOTUS has effectively legalized racial profiling. In a chilling ruling from the shadow docket, the court decided ICE agents can stop people based on ethnicity, language, job - or any suspicion. It is a direct assault on the 4th Amendment.
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SCOTUS Majority Rules 4th Amendment Violations by ICE Now Legal Nationwide - Uprise RI
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority has just given ICE agents a terrifying new power: the ability to detain people based on their skin color, accent, job - or for no reason at all. This 6-3 ruli...
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September 8, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The 6-3 conservative SCOTUS has effectively legalized racial profiling. In a chilling ruling from the shadow docket, the court decided ICE agents can stop people based on ethnicity, language, job - or any suspicion. It is a direct assault on the 4th Amendment.
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The RI General Assembly did some stuff. They're cracking down on shady contractors, telling campaigns they have to label their AI deepfakes, and finally regulating kratom instead of just letting it be the wild west. Our latest breaks it all down.
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New Laws Target AI Election Ads, Contractor Scams, and Kratom Sales - Uprise RI
From AI-generated attack ads and shoddy home renovations to the sale of kratom, the RI legislature was busy. We break down three significant new laws that will change how you vote, hire a contractor, ...
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September 3, 2025 at 12:59 PM
The RI General Assembly did some stuff. They're cracking down on shady contractors, telling campaigns they have to label their AI deepfakes, and finally regulating kratom instead of just letting it be the wild west. Our latest breaks it all down.
#RIpol #GoodGov
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Big moves from the RI General Assembly. The new Freedom to Read Act is a powerful tool against the rising tide of book bans, allowing the ability to sue for censorship. We also got new housing protections for immigrants. A good day for civil liberties in Lil Rhody. 👇
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Your Guide to New Laws: Distracted Driving, Book Bans, and Renting in RI - Uprise RI
The RI legislature just changed the rules for driving, renting, and reading. A tougher distracted driving law is now in effect, new protections are in place for tenants, and the state has taken a bold...
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September 2, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Big moves from the RI General Assembly. The new Freedom to Read Act is a powerful tool against the rising tide of book bans, allowing the ability to sue for censorship. We also got new housing protections for immigrants. A good day for civil liberties in Lil Rhody. 👇
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The RI General Assembly actually did some good this session. The casino smoking loophole is dying—a huge victory for workers. Also, some smart, humane changes to law enforcement's approach to sex work and a new rule preventing hospitals from acting like ICE.
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New Laws Introduce Smoke-Free Casinos, Patient Privacy, and Sex Work Protections - Uprise RI
This summer, Rhode Island lawmakers made big moves. Casinos are now smoke-free, new protections are in place for sex workers who report crimes, and hospitals can no longer ask about your immigration s...
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August 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
The RI General Assembly actually did some good this session. The casino smoking loophole is dying—a huge victory for workers. Also, some smart, humane changes to law enforcement's approach to sex work and a new rule preventing hospitals from acting like ICE.
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RI lawmakers passed a bill to seriously beef up the Good Samaritan law, removing parole violations as a reason not to call 911. They also built a legal firewall to protect disability rights from a potentially hostile SCOTUS. Oh, and they tweaked school takeovers.
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Your Guide to New Laws: School Takeovers, Overdose Immunity, and Disability Rights - Uprise RI
This summer, RI lawmakers changed how the state deals with struggling schools, expanded life-saving overdose protections, and built a firewall to defend disability rights from federal rollbacks. Wonde...
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August 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
RI lawmakers passed a bill to seriously beef up the Good Samaritan law, removing parole violations as a reason not to call 911. They also built a legal firewall to protect disability rights from a potentially hostile SCOTUS. Oh, and they tweaked school takeovers.
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RI just got a little bit better. A new law finally tackles deceptive drip pricing on hotels and tickets. Plus, the CROWN Act is now law, banning race-based hair discrimination. We also cut some healthcare red tape. Good stuff. 👇
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New Laws Target Hidden Fees, Hair Discrimination, and Healthcare Red Tape - Uprise RI
Tired of hidden fees on concert tickets? Wondering about new protections against discrimination at work? This summer, Rhode Island lawmakers passed bills that impact your wallet and your rights. We br...
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August 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
RI just got a little bit better. A new law finally tackles deceptive drip pricing on hotels and tickets. Plus, the CROWN Act is now law, banning race-based hair discrimination. We also cut some healthcare red tape. Good stuff. 👇
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Our ongoing coverage of new laws continues: Today: H5797 is a huge YIMBY win, legalizing ADUs by-right and streamlining adaptive reuse. S0716 puts teeth into shoreline access by protecting parking. Questionable: H5956 changes the definition of "affordable housing"...
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New Laws Target Housing Crisis, Shoreline Access - Uprise RI
The General Assembly just passed a wave of new laws. We're breaking down major changes to zoning that could allow an apartment in your neighbor's backyard, new rules to protect beach parking, and a co...
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August 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Our ongoing coverage of new laws continues: Today: H5797 is a huge YIMBY win, legalizing ADUs by-right and streamlining adaptive reuse. S0716 puts teeth into shoreline access by protecting parking. Questionable: H5956 changes the definition of "affordable housing"...
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