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Providence Councilwoman Helen Anthony stepping down for health reasons
PROVIDENCE – Councilwoman Helen Anthony announced that she will be resigning from office to focus on her health after being hit by a van...
R.I. Ethics Commission proposes political gift limit increase, lobbyist ban
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Ethics Commission is asking for the public's input on a set of proposals to double the amount of gift limits...
Rhode Island Energy proposes higher industrial rates, lower for commercial customers
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Energy Industrial customers may start the upcoming winter season with higher bills compared to a year ago, while commercial rate...
Rhode Island Energy proposes lower residential electric rate this winter
PROVIDENCE – Some residential Rhode Island Energy customers may see lower winter electric bills than in previous years.
The state's main utility company announced Monday...
Butler Hospital temporarily closes 2 psychiatric units amid ongoing staff strike
PROVIDENCE – Butler Hospital has temporarily closed two psychiatric units – totaling more than 40 beds – due to the ongoing strike that began...
R.I. law opens livestreamed casino games to out-of-staters
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island has become the first state in the country to allow gamblers from other states and countries to play online games...
Trinity Brewhouse sold to local restaurateurs for undisclosed sum
PROVIDENCE – Trinity Brewhouse, a prominent downtown restaurant and brewery, has been sold to a group of local restaurateurs for an undisclosed sum.
The new...
General Assembly approves ‘challenging’ $14.34B FY2026 state budget
PROVIDENCE – A $14.34 billion budget for fiscal 2026 is now awaiting Gov. Daniel J. McKee's signature.
A 32-4 vote in the Senate on June...
R.I. lawmakers shelve bottle bill, calling for DEM study
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s push for a bottle redemption program has stalled after state lawmakers on June 16 called for more study of the...
$500M loss in market share after cyber incident latest setback for...
PROVIDENCE – It has been a tough couple of years for United Natural Foods Inc.
Since making a notable leadership change and launching a three-year...
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