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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
In a powerful songwriting exercise, young creatives turn personal pain into healing, connection, and hope through music
Time capsules unearthed in the rubble of McCoy Stadium contain final treasures from Pawtucket’s beloved baseball team
West Warwick sprint stars Xenia and Lisa Raye prepare for their last high school showdown before heading to the University of Georgia — with advice from Harvard standout Sophia Gorriaran on what comes next
About 800 unionized hospital staff will lose their health benefits if they don’t return to work by May 31
Lawsuit alleges CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and OptumRX are inflating drug prices; broader plan includes Medicaid reform, AI oversight, and hospital accountability
A thin-on-details report completes the first phase of an overdue study legislative leaders and the governor want from the agency facing $32.6 million FY2026 deficit
