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Apr 24 2023

RI General Assembly considers ADU (granny flat) housing options – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss | Apr 24, 2023
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues After AARP Rhode Island’s successful efforts to pass legislation last year, giving ...
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Apr 23 2023

Rhode Island: $691,000. Massachusetts: $27.5M from new Climate-Ready Coasts Initiative

By RINewsToday | Apr 23, 2023
Rhode Island will have two projects funded by a new initiative announced by VP Harris. They are part of a ...
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Apr 21 2023

Rename India Street to honor Portuguese heritage and contributions to RI

By Nancy Thomas | Apr 21, 2023
The India Point, Fox Point area of Providence takes its name from maritime activity that linked Providence with the Far ...
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Apr 18 2023

Cranston pool stuck in political mud – might not see opening in 2024

By RINewsToday | Apr 18, 2023
UPDATE: On May 2nd, the Cranston City Council approved the Mayor's plan and a study will begin to get the ...
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Apr 16 2023

In the Arena: RI Congressman Seth Magaziner

By RINewsToday | Apr 16, 2023
This week, Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews new Rhode Island Congressman Seth Magaziner after his first few weeks in Congress. They ...
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Apr 15 2023

Leading Ladies of Central Falls

By RINewsToday | Apr 15, 2023
22 high school students from Central Falls were acknowledged for their participation in the city's new nationally-recognized Leading Ladies Initiative. Empowered ...
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Apr 15 2023

On the passing of Sen. Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin (updated)

By RINewsToday | Apr 15, 2023
Senate Majority Whip Maryellen Goodwin passed away overnight following a battle with cancer.  A statement from President of the Senate ...
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Apr 13 2023

Capitol TV offering greater access, transparency to the legislative process

By RINewsToday | Apr 13, 2023
Capitol TV has been busy in the "off-season" and the technology lessons of pandemic times have resulted in some lasting ...
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Apr 10 2023

Trustee reports: Social Security and Medicare still face financial woes – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss | Apr 10, 2023
Trustee reports: Social Security and Medicare still face financial woes By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over a ...
Joe Paolino, a man in a white shirt and tie, is sitting in an office.

Apr 10 2023

In the Arena: Tom Giordano, Partnership for Rhode Island

By RINewsToday | Apr 10, 2023
Tom Giordano, Executive Director of the Partnership for Rhode Island, talks with Joe Paolino, Jr. on In the Arena. The ...