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A letter with signatures from the Cranston Mayor on a red background.

Jan 29 2024

Updated: Cranston GOP leaders unify support for Mayor Hopkins. Fenton-Fung, Hopkins rebuttals.

Updates: areas in red: Cranston's GOP leadership and officials have written to Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung, who has announced she ...
A man in a suit and tie, representing Care New England, is looking at the camera.

Jan 28 2024

In The Arena: Joe Paolino Jr. talks with Dr. Michael Wagner, Care New England

Each week Joe Paolino Jr. talks with leaders in the state of Rhode Island about issues of the day. This ...
in the news

Jan 27 2024

In the News… summary for January 27, 2024

RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Like No Udder vegan “ice cream” will close due to an eviction notice, and is looking ...
A cup of coffee with a pen and paper on a table.

Jan 24 2024

ADUs at RI State House: See RISD designs of Accessory Dwelling Units. Hearing to follow.

On Thursday, January 25th, starting at 3pm, it will be ADU Day at the Rhode Island State House. Starting with ...
A picture of the Washington Bridge with a red arrow pointing to it.

Jan 23 2024

Living with an East Rhode Island, West Rhode Island state of mind – as we wait

Photo, top: RIDOT What we know: We learned much about what is happening with the Washington Bridge in one day ...
A woman and an older woman working on a computer.

Jan 22 2024

The RI Budget proposal, as seen by our fastest growing demographic. Seniors (updated) – Herb Weiss

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues (See update in red, below) This Tuesday, Jan. 16th, Governor Dan McKee officially kicked ...
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Jan 22 2024

ACLU RI report: All Rhode Island city/town Council, School Committee public comment policies

The ACLU of Rhode Island released a report detailing the written public comment policies of every city and town council and school ...
A man and woman posing for a photo in East Providence, RI.

Jan 21 2024

In the Arena… Joe Paolino Jr. interviews East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva

Each week Joe Paolino Jr. talks with leaders in Rhode Island about emergent issues. Here, back a few weeks ago, ...
A statue of a man holding a spear, financed by the RI budget.

Jan 19 2024

Governor’s proposed FY 2025 Rhode Island budget

Photo: Cover of Governor's proposed budget Governor Dan McKee submitted his FY 2025 “Team Rhode Island” budget to the General ...
RINewsToday

Jan 17 2024

“We will become what we believe we will be”. The Rhode Island State of the State address – and remarks

Each year the Governor delivers an annual State of the State address in January. Here is the full content of ...