In the News… quick recap of the week ending May 24, 2025

in the news

RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY AG Neronha says there are 10 ICE agents in RI, and the govt wants our law enforcement to be more involved Hope Health aid fired – caught on video mocking a patient by granddaughter – patient had been there for 3 days and has since passed away 14 y.o. stabbed another…

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The MAHA Report: Step 1. What did they do to our children – the sickest generation in history

The Presidential Commission to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) released an assessment identifying key drivers behind the childhood chronic disease crisis. Coming just 98 days after President Trump established the MAHA Commission and tasking it with delivering a “Make Our Children Healthy Again Assessment” the report exposes a range of contributing factors: Poor Diet –…

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Rhode Islanders shred 22,000+ pounds of sensitive docs at Navigant Credit Union events

NAVIGANT CREDIT UNION HELPS SHRED 22,000+ POUNDS OF SENSITIVE DOCUMENTS IN SECOND ‘RI COMMUNITY SHRED EVENT’ Photo, top – Warwick location for Shred Event Held Saturday, May 10 at five Navigant Credit Union branch locations, these events are aimed at helping Rhode Islanders protect their personal financial data Navigant Credit Union continued its “Community Shred…

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ART! 180 artists at 29th annual Virtu Outdoor Art Festival

Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce‘s annual Virtu Art Festival is in its 29th year! It will be held on May 24 & 25 where over 180 fine artists and craftsmen will exhibit and sell their works of art. You’ll find paintings, jewelry, pottery, glass, photography, clothing and more, while enjoying live bands all weekend. Free…

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RIPEC report: RI Housing Resources Commission an agency in need of reform

The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC) has released a policy brief highlighting issues with the design and operations of Rhode Island’s Housing Resources Commission (HRC): RIPEC found that the HRC has wide statutory authority over housing policy and programming and shares many of the same top-line responsibilities with the Department of Housing. Conducting a…

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The Controversy Over “Return to Office (RTO)”  Mandates – Mary T. O’Sullivan

By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business “A recent survey from ResumeBuilder found that 8 in 10 employers lost talent to return-to-office (RTO)mandates.” – Forbes With many organizations recovering from the business climate of the COVID years, more employers in 2025  are beginning to require workers to return to the office (RTO) full time. Employers…

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Our Networking Pick of the Week: Trust Networking at The Thirsty Beaver, NK

Join us an engaging Business Networking event designed to connect like-minded professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners from across the region. Trust Networking Meet & Greet will be held on Tuesday, May 20th from 5 to 7pm at The Thirsty Beaver, 80 Frenchtown Road, in North Kingstown. Whether you’re looking to grow your network, explore partnerships,…

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