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Rhode Island Lottery says bill’s cap increase for marketing reimbursements would have cost the state nearly $3 million this year
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$10M budget amendment comes amid pending sale of struggling hospitals. Coincidence?
With $1.4 million in local funding at risk, Rhode Island’s congressional delegation slams White House move to eliminate federal library agency as part of broader “attack on knowledge” and copyright protections
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Backed by Speaker Pro Tempore Brian Kennedy on his first day back from medical leave, the bill to legalize and regulate kratom passed 40–23 — reigniting debate over public health risks, regulatory consistency, and the potential for new state revenue
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With just 20 days left in the legislative session, union workers, activists, and striking Butler Hospital staff rallied at the State House, urging lawmakers to pass a surtax on Rhode Island’s wealthiest residents to fund public services and close critical budget gaps
After weeks of testimony and a streamlined approach, prosecutors rested their case in Karen Read’s second trial, focusing on forensic evidence and her own statements while avoiding controversial witnesses from the first mistrial
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In a powerful songwriting exercise, young creatives turn personal pain into healing, connection, and hope through music
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Time capsules unearthed in the rubble of McCoy Stadium contain final treasures from Pawtucket’s beloved baseball team