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UPP Global to refund $1.35M to R.I. drivers over hidden parking...

PROVIDENCE – UPP Global LLC, known locally as RI Parking Co., will pay $1.35 million to refund eligible Rhode Island drivers after the state...

Former local health organization, CEO settle Medicaid fraud claims for $10.2M

PROVIDENCE – A now-defunct opioid treatment provider and its former CEO have agreed to pay $10.2 million to settle claims that it fraudulently billed...

Providence files antitrust lawsuit alleging price-fixing in fire truck industry

PROVIDENCE – The city has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit accusing major fire truck manufacturers and an industry trade group of engaging in anti-competitive...

Lawmakers close out session approving numerous bills

PROVIDENCE – The General Assembly officially recessed late Thursday but not before approving a number of bills. The slew of approvals, which now go to...

McKee signs $15.2B fiscal 2027 state budget

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Friday signed the state’s $15.2 billion fiscal year 2027 budget that begins July 1. Joined by General Assembly...

CRMC approves key SouthCoast Wind permit over objections from fishing industry

The murky future for SouthCoast Wind gained a small but significant sign of clarity Tuesday with a key permit approval from the Rhode Island...

Mass. man admits robbing two R.I. banks

PROVIDENCE – A convicted bank robber pleaded guilty in federal court to robbing two Rhode Island banks, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District...
A SPECIAL MASTER has been named to resolve ongoing disputes over access to documents in state’s lawsuit against 13 construction and inspection companies that worked on the failed Washington Bridge. / PBN FILE PHOTO/WILLIAM HAMILTON

Report: Special master named in Washington Bridge lawsuit

PROVIDENCE – A special master has been named to resolve a dispute over access to documents in the state’s lawsuit against 13 construction and...

Rhode Island federal court weighs possible disciplinary action against DOJ lawyers...

Rhode Island’s federal judiciary will consider a possible disciplinary proceeding for the U.S. Department of Justice lawyers assigned to an ongoing court fight over...

House approves $15.2B fiscal 2027 budget with phased-in wealth tax

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. House on Friday approved a $15.2 billion state budget plan for fiscal 2027 by a 64-10 vote, including a phased-in...
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