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Do you support a phased-in millionaires tax expected to be approved...

A proposed three-year phase in of a so-called “millionaires tax” that would gradually raise the top tax rate on income above $1 million to...

E.P. bans e-bikes on sidewalks and at city parks, recreation spaces

EAST PROVIDENCE – Electric bicycles are now banned at city parks, recreation spaces and on all sidewalks in the community.  The City Council on June...

R.I. Senate approves bill reviving expired clergy abuse lawsuits

Two days after Senate leaders pledged their support, the chamber approved legislation that would open the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence and other institutions...
THE CROFT SCHOOL’s management board said its parent company, Oxford Education LLC, plans to file for bankruptcy this week “to wind down its operations and liquidate its assets,” according to a letter obtained by WPRI-TV CBS 12. 

Report: Croft School to file for bankruptcy after failing to find...

PROVIDENCE – The cash-strapped, private Croft School based in the upscale Wayland section of the city appears to be headed toward bankruptcy.  The school’s management...

Ethics Commission votes to investigate complaint on Shekarchi’s judicial bid

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Ethics Commission voted on Tuesday to investigate a complaint alleging that former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi violated the state's...

Private school teacher in Barrington arrested for inappropriate conduct with a...

BARRINGTON – A teacher at a private school here has been arrested and accused of inappropriate conduct with a 16-year-old student, the R.I. State...

House panel OKs $15.2B budget with phased-in wealth tax, inspector general

PROVIDENCE – A key House panel on Friday approved a $15.2 billion fiscal 2027 state budget that includes a phased-in wealth tax and funding...

Should political candidates be allowed to spend up to $10,000 in...

The state Senate on May 19 unanimously approved a bill allowing political candidates to spend up to $10,000 in campaign contributions on home and...
STATE LEGISLATORS are considering allowing political candidates to use up to $10,000 of their campaign finance money to pay for home and office security systems. PBN FILE PHOTO/WILLIAM HAMILTON

Bill would make home security an allowable campaign expense for candidates

Legislation that would allow political candidates to spend up to $10,000 of campaign money on home and office security systems is making its way...

Former N.K. nurse convicted of sexual assault on 2 patients

PROVIDENCE – A former nurse at a North Kingstown nursing home has been found guilty of sexually assaulting two male patients, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced Wednesday.  A jury in...
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