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Judge's ruling pauses ethics probe of Shekarchi
4+ hour, 23+ min ago (445+ words) A Superior Court judge has temporarily halted the R. I. Ethics Commission's investigation into former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi's application for a vacancy on the Supreme Court pending a hearing later this month. Justice Richard A. Licht on July 2 granted Shekarchi's motion to…...
Cranston receiving $1. 1 M to prevent flooding in Garden Street area
20+ hour, 45+ min ago (122+ words) Providence Business News CRANSTON " The city is receiving $1. 1 million in federal funding for upgraded infrastructure that will help prevent flooding in the Garden Street area, U. S. Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R. I. , announced Tuesday. The funding, which Magaziner secured through the fiscal 2026 government…...
Nonprofits, brands are navigating the partisan air of the 250th in search of a unifying tone
2+ day, 33+ min ago (1091+ words) America250 Chair Rosie Rios said there will be a big year-end increase because many partners wait until "the last second" to populate their hours. She emphasized that highlighting the value of service is their only agenda. "For some young people, the…...
Corvese, Famiglietti bill enacted to prevent health insurers from denying claims caused by a third party
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (170+ words) PROVIDENCE " Gov. Daniel J. Mc Kee has signed legislation to protect patients from having their health insurance claims denied because of their insurer or healthcare provider's belief that another party may be liable. The measure was sponsored by Rep. Arthur J. Corvese,…...
Election26: Foulkes would target middle-class growth as governor
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (87+ words) Providence Business News (Editor's note: This is the first in an occasional series of stories speaking with this year's gubernatorial candidates about their economic vision for Rhode Island.) PROVIDENCE " Gubernatorial candidate Helena B. Foulkes says her vision for Rhode Island is…...
A ripple effect from charter freeze?
6+ day, 53+ min ago (133+ words) Providence Business News A new three-year charter school moratorium in Rhode Island is raising concerns that it could weaken workforce competitiveness and limit options for families. The measure, signed on June 18 by Gov. Daniel J. Mc Kee, halts new charter schools…...
Despite older politicians, many older Americans are losing ground
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (122+ words) Providence Business News Nina "A. Kohn American political leadership skews decidedly older than the population as a whole. President Donald Trump turned 80 years old on June 14. The median age for senators is nearly 65, and the median age for House of Representatives…...
America's 250th celebration is bigger than one day
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (126+ words) Providence Business News As America approaches 250 years, I find myself asking a simple question: Is this milestone just about the Fourth of July? I do not think it is. The Fourth of July matters. Fireworks, parades, hot dogs, hamburgers, flags,…...
State bans grocery store deed restrictions tied to food deserts
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (263+ words) WOONSOCKET " Gov. Daniel J. Mc Kee signed a new law banning deed restrictions that block new grocery stores from opening in vacant supermarket spaces, a practice lawmakers say has contributed to food deserts across Rhode Island. The measure signed Wednesday targets…...
New state laws as of July 1 include "Taylor Swift tax," assault weapon ban
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (126+ words) Providence Business News PROVIDENCE " In addition to the start of the state"s $15. 2 billion fiscal year 2027 budget, several previously approved laws went into effect on July 1. Projected to generate about $24. 5 million in its first year, growing to more than $27 million…...