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Politics

Rhode Islanders Take Dim View of State’s Economy, McKee in New Polls

New UNH survey shows only 15% feel better off than last year, while Gov. McKee’s approval sinks to 19% and majority say he shouldn’t seek re-election

June 2, 2025

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Christopher Shea

TV Show Episode

Our Town

Tiverton

Thank you to those who attended the “Our Town: Tiverton” informational Zoom meeting. If you missed the meeting, you can watch the recording here. Questions about the project? Email us at ourtown@ripbs.org.

June 2, 2025

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Immigration

Dept. of Homeland Security Puts Rhode Island on Notice as a ‘Sanctuary Jurisdiction.’ It’s Unclear Why

Providence and Central Falls also targeted for potential loss of federal funds for defying Trump administration’s immigration policy

May 30, 2025

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Christopher Shea

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Education

Proposed URI Medical School Could Fill Doctor Shortage, Boost Economy, Draft Report Finds

A new draft report says the school would keep more primary care doctors in Rhode Island

May 30, 2025

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Ian Donnis

In 2014, a long-simmering fight between Arthur T. Demoulas and Arthur S. Demoulas, his cousin, devolved into a company-wide boycott and employee walkouts.

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News & Culture

Market Basket CEO on Paid Leave Over Allegedly Plotting Work Stoppage

Family drama atop the famed New England grocery chain is spilling into public view again, more than 10 years after an employee- and customer-led boycott nearly crippled the company.

May 30, 2025

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Todd Bookman