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Director Peter Alviti will step down from Rhode Island Department of Transportation
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (279+ words) (WJAR) " Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti, who faced criticism over his handling of the Washington Bridge closure, will step down at the end of February, the governor's office announced on Wednesday. Alviti will retire on Feb. 27. Gov....
'Beautiful building': Trump shares new rendering of White House State Ballroom
23+ hour, 41+ min ago (158+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " President Donald Trump on Tuesday shared an official rendering of the new White House Ballroom. He posted the image on Truth Social, describing it as a "beautiful building," which is now estimated at $300 million -- and fully funded by…...
Some Rhode Islanders head to the polls for special elections
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (96+ words) (WJAR) " Some Rhode Islanders are casting a ballot on Tuesday during several special elections. Voters in Warwick, Coventry, and North Smithfield will cast their ballot on a variety of choices. In Warwick, residents will vote on an additional $50 million bond…...
Connect to the Capitol: Gov. McKee talks ICE protests, snow cleanup efforts
2+ day, 24+ min ago (56+ words) Connect to the Capitol: Gov. McKee talks ICE protests, snow cleanup efforts'WJAR Connect to the Capitol: Gov. McKee talks ICE protests, snow cleanup efforts by NBC 10 NEWS NBC 10's Dan Jaehnig spoke with Gov. Dan McKee on Connect to the…...
Partial government shutdown in effect over debate about funding DHS
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (302+ words) Wind chills this morning range between -10 to -20 degrees, with only little improvements this afternoon. Sub-zero lows for Saturday morning. WASHINGTON (TNND) " For the second time in six months, the federal government shut down after lawmakers failed to reach a timely…...
Smiley says he hears the frustration of Providence residents over snow removal
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (303+ words) Wind chills this morning range between -10 to -20 degrees, with only little improvements this afternoon. Sub-zero lows for Saturday morning. by FRANK MARADIAGA AND MADDIE HEIMSCH, NBC 10 NEWS PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) " Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said the city had 'fallen short' in…...
Students in Rhode Island plan walk out to join ICE protests
5+ day, 11+ hour ago (203+ words) Wind chills this morning range between -5 to -15 degrees, with only little improvement this afternoon. Still bitter for Saturday morning. (WJAR) " Protests continue across the country, calling out the recent violence done by ICE and other Federal agents. The tensions have…...
VOTE: Should people who are in the US illegally be counted in the Census?
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (83+ words) VOTE: Should people who are in the US illegally be counted in the Census?turnto10.com VOTE: Should people who are in the US illegally be counted in the Census? by The National News Desk As some states continue pushing to…...
Rhode Island Attorney General’s office issues pre-merger regulation for medical groups
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (133+ words) (WJAR) " The Rhode Island Attorney General's office has issued a new regulation that compels medical groups to issue pre-merger notifications. The AG's office believes these notifications can help in the investigation of potentially anticompetitive transactions, with the aim of protecting…...
GOP blames Trump advisors for immigration policy backlash as Democrats push for action
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (347+ words) WASHINGTON (TNND) " It was nicknamed the "Biden Border Crisis," the effort to take a more humane approach to immigration, that resulted in millions showing up at this country's borders and, in large part, being allowed to stay. The issue dominated…...