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Prison officers stand guard at a cell block at maximum security penitentiary CECOT on April 4, 2025, in Tecoluca, San Vicente, El Salvador.

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Immigration

Federal Judge Says 72-hour Notice Needed Before Moving Detained Venezuelan Man

May 8, 2025

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Alexander Castro

Senate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone, foreground center, a Providence Democrat, is a longtime supporter of raising income taxes on the state’s top earners. He may be key to advancing the perennial legislation in the Rhode Island State House this year.

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Politics

Millionaire’s Tax Proposal is Getting a Warm Reception From New Rhode Island Senate Leadership

‘Tax the rich’ supporters see their best chance yet. But House leadership is noncommittal so far.

May 8, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

Bravo’s ‘Real Housewives’ franchise is setting sail for the Ocean State, the network and state officials announced the afternoon of Wednesday, May 7 2025. Details on casting, filming and airtimes have not yet been revealed.

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Arts & Entertainment

“The Real Housewives of Rhode Island” Is Official: Bravo Brings Drama to the Ocean State

The newest installment of the hit reality franchise will spotlight longtime friendships, family ties, and high-stakes drama set against Rhode Island’s coastal charm — though it won’t qualify for state film tax credits

May 8, 2025

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Christopher Shea

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Events

Documentary Film Screening and Discussion | Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disability Act

MAY 29, 5:30 -7:45 P.M.

May 7, 2025

The John J. Moran Medium Security Facility at the Rhode Island Adult Correctional Institutions in Cranston, where Wolf Pawochawog-Mequinosh is serving a life sentence.

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Religion

Man Serving Life at ACI Can Wear Apache Headband After Court Settlement

May 7, 2025

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Christopher Shea

The proposed legislation would make it more difficult to remove books from school and public libraries in Rhode Island.

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News & Culture

States Win a Legal Injunction Against President Trump, Pausing Library Funding Cuts

Rhode Island joins 20 other states in winning a preliminary injunction against President Trump’s attempt to eliminate federal library funding through the Institute of Museum and Library Services

May 7, 2025

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Andrew Limbong

Paul Murphy, a senior director with Orsted, discusses the assembly of offshore wind turbine components for the Revolution Wind project at ProvPort in June 2024. A new federal lawsuit co-led by Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha alleges the Trump administration’s orders and actions have derailed the nascent wind industry.

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Climate & Environment

Neronha and 17 Other AGs Sue Trump Administration For Anti-Wind Directives

State economies, energy prices and climate change goals at risk under federal pause in offshore wind development

May 7, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

The Rhode Island Board of Elections approved dates for a Senate District 4 special election and deadlines leading up to it during its meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.

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Politics

Rhode Island Elections Board Sets Dates For Senate District 4 Special Election

Handful of candidates emerge with declarations due May 29-30

May 7, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

Crowds turned out at the Statehouse Monday night to protest the deportation of a Rhode Island Kidney doctor detained at Logan Airport last week.

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Immigration

Lawyers Challenge Customs Officials’ Constitutional Authority to Deport Brown Medicine Kidney Doctor

Updated complaint asks federal judge to reinstate work visa, allow for immigration court proceedings for Dr. Rasha Alawieh

May 7, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

Advocates from OurSchoolsPVD pose for a photo at the Rhode Island Statehouse.

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Education

Rhode Island Lawmakers Consider Making Ethnic Studies a High School Graduation Requirement

Supporters say the proposed course would empower students by centering underrepresented histories, despite political pushback from the Trump administration

May 7, 2025

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Luis Hernandez