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Monday, May 6

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5 key takeaways from the 2024 Rhode Island Kids Count factbook

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The factbook breaks down all of the most important health, education, and employment statistics for families and children in Rhode Island.

Friday, May 3

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Children in need of Early Intervention services cannot afford to wait. Rhode Island must do better.

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With hundreds of children on waitlists, here’s what legislators can do this session to further stabilize Early Intervention, and ensure that our youngest learners receive these federally mandated services as quickly as possible.

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His book is an ode to striped bass. This Rhode Island native is worried about their future.

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Lifelong angler William Sisson remembers fishing from open docks as a kid, from places more difficult to access nowadays.

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The fierce debate over Rhode Island Independence Day

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You’ve probably heard by now that the Independent Man statue is back at the State House, and looking shinier than ever. Just in time for Rhode Island Independence Day, which is Saturday. Sort of.

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These are the unwritten rules of Rhode Island

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Whether you’re brand new to Rhode Island or you’ve lived in the Ocean State all your life, you’ve probably learned that we do things a little differently here.

Thursday, May 2

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Best things to do in Rhode Island: May 3-10

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This week: Food truck Fridays, music awards, Cinco de Mayo, Lyle Lovett, and more!

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AdCare Rhode Island Unveils Plans for New Addition After Devastating Fire

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NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I., May 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AdCare Rhode Island, a leading addiction treatment center, announced today its plans to rebuild following a devastating fire in April of 2021. Construction on the new addition began…

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Emissions from buildings are a threat and an opportunity for Rhode Island

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To meet Act on Climate mandates and build a climate-resilient state, Rhode Island must reduce emissions from existing buildings and new construction. The Building Decarbonization Act sets us up to do just that, write two state legislators…

Wednesday, May 1

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How Nelson Taylor’s Revolutionary Approach Is Reaching New Heights in Rhode Island Real Estate

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In the world of real estate, innovation and adaptability are not just advantageous—they’re essential. With its unique blend of historic architecture, miles of beaches, quaint towns, and a progressive population, Rhode Island presents a…

Tuesday, Apr 30

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Man Busted After Choking Mass Girlfriend, Kidnapping Baby, Driving To Rhode Island: Police

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A Boston man accused of attacking his girlfriend, kidnapping their 6-month-old infant, and stealing her vehicle was arrested in Rhode Island after attacking a state trooper, police said.

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Is Helena Foulkes running for governor of Rhode Island again?

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The former CVS exec who finished second to Governor McKee in the 2022 Democratic primary says she hasn’t made up her mind about running for governor in 2026, but she sure seems to be comfortable with asking her supporters for campaign…

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Here’s what’s going on with efforts to reform Rhode Island’s police misconduct law

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For the fourth year in a row, efforts to reform Rhode Island’s Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights loom over the home stretch of the legislative session.

Monday, Apr 29

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President Biden’s campaign is stacked with Rhode Islanders

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Rhode Island may be tiny, but we punch way above our weight in politics. Just ask President Biden.

Newport, Rhode Island, Deals With The Reality Of Sea Level Rise

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Newport, Rhode Island, is a summer oasis. It boasts mansions from the Gilded Era, a Cliff Walk that peers out over the Atlantic Ocean, some of the best sailing in the world, white sand beaches with gently rolling surf, and a marina area…

Friday, Apr 26

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Arrests Made in Home Break-Ins of Indian and South Asian Homes in Massachusetts and Rhode Island – NBC Boston

Four people suspected of orchestrating sophisticated break-ins in Indian and South Asian homes in Massachusetts were arrested in Rhode Island. Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan called them a “very sophisticated ring of homebreakers,”…

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One Rhode Islander’s role in defending American democracy

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If you’ve been around Rhode Island legal, political, and civic circles over the last couple of decades, there’s a good chance you’ve crossed paths with R. Kelly Sheridan.

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Some anglers say Rhode Island’s Block Island wind farm has improved fishing

The bases of the turbines attract fish, survey respondents reported.

Thursday, Apr 25

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Best things to do in Rhode Island: April 26-May 3

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This week: Food trucks roll in, the circus comes to town, a brush with birds, guacamole tasting, and more!