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Wins against tobacco in legislative session; work remains

As Rhode Island lawmakers move into summer and say goodbye to another legislative session, now is the perfect time to look back at tobacco...

House keeps R.I. a one sportsbook state, for now

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island will remain a one-sportsbook state for now after legislation stalled in the House, though its sponsor says that is likely...

House approves $14.3B budget plan for FY 2026

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a $14.3 billion state budget plan for fiscal year 2026 by a 66-9 vote,...

Hoping for the best, planning for the worst: R.I. FY26 budget...

Health care may have received top billing in the revised $14.3 billion fiscal year 2026 budget lawmakers unveiled late Tuesday night, but the silent star...

Does a House leadership-backed fiscal 2026 budget do enough for the...

State lawmakers are expected to approve a fiscal 2026 budget that would cover nearly half of the R.I. Public Transit Authority’s more than $30...
FORGING AHEAD: East Bay Community Development Corp. Executive Director Diane Mederos, left, and consultant Frank Spinella stand at the future site for Penny Lane, a 40-unit affordable housing project planned along Child Street in Warren. Neighbors opposed the plans, but it eventually gained approval in part because the town’s ratio of affordable housing is too low. 
PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

MISSING THE MARK: State leaders weigh how to get cities, towns...

The coastal town of Little Compton has long been a peaceful retreat from urban life, known for its rural landscapes, ancient stone walls and...
SIGN OF ­PROGRESS?
East Bay Community Development Corp. Executive Director Diane Mederos, left, and consultant Frank Spinella stand at the future site for Penny Lane, a 40-unit affordable housing project planned along Child Street in Warren that gained approval despite opposition from neighbors. 
PBN FILE PHOTO/­MICHAEL SALERNO

Communities must be all-in on affordable housing

Since the onset of the pandemic, the state has committed more than $450 million to housing initiatives. A low-income housing tax credit program was also...

Most-read stories on PBN.com, May 2025

1. Santander Bank to close 18 branches, including Atwells Ave. ­location in Providence POSTED ONLINE: MAY 9 Santander Bank N.A. announced plans to close...

R.I. overspent on film tax credits in 2022, creating unexpected $3.2M...

From “The Gilded Age” to “Hocus Pocus 2,” Rhode Island has played a starring role in a growing number of TV shows, movies, commercials...

‘Superman’ developer seeks ‘last piece of the puzzle’ 

PROVIDENCE – Supporters behind the effort to transform the long-vacant Industrial Trust Co. Building into a mixed-use space with retail and more than 300...
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