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‘The impacts are everywhere.’ Federal cuts devastate nonprofits

Digital Special Editions 10/24/2025

Rhode Island’s nonprofits are in turmoil. This important segment of the economy – 16% of the workforce – has an uncertain future and the...

Lawsuit seeks to reverse Trump admin. changes to federal housing grant criteria

Government 09/11/2025

PROVIDENCE – A lawsuit filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Rhode Island seeks to end new restrictions placed on the $75 million federal...

FREE TO ASSIST: A mix of attorneys and law students staff the eviction help desk at District Court in the Garrahy Judicial Complex in Providence. Such pro bono work has declined in some areas since January. In the photo are, from left, Brian Furgal of Rhode Island Legal Services; Roger Williams University law student Michael Dabramo; Suzanne Harrington-Steppen, clinical professor of law and associate director of pro bono programs at RWU Law; and law student Megan Graham.  COURTESY ELIZA VORENBERG

Lawyers try to adapt as pro bono needs rise

Focus 08/15/2025

As Trump administration policies target areas such as immigration, LGBTQ issues and voting rights, the demand for pro bono services among vulnerable organizations and...

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WORK CAN once again resume on Orsted’s Revolution Wind after a federal judge blocked the federal offshore wind pause on Monday. / AP FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL DWYER

Revolution Wind allowed to resume work after judge blocks federal order

01/12/2026

Mass. to enact safety reforms after deadly fire at Fall River...

01/12/2026

Warwick lighthouse, once available for free transfer, remains slated for auction

01/12/2026

RHODE ISLAND is the 16th best state in the nation in which to raise a family while Massachusetts is the best, according to WalletHub. / PBN FILE PHOTO/ARTISTIC IMAGES

WalletHub: R.I. is 16th among best states to raise a family;...

01/12/2026

MILAGRO SIQUE, who has served as interim CEO of Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island since August, has been formally appointed to the role. / COURTESY DORCAS INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RHODE ISLAND

Sique named Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island’s permanent leader

01/12/2026

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