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'The system is broken and the Providence public schools are in crisis,' Raimondo says 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2019 Jul 2019 0 1694
'We are in a bad place:' Raimondo to announce new COVID restrictions 1 TexasTowelie Oct 2020 Oct 2020 5 1756
150 protest Trump agenda at Rhode Island State House rally 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2018 Feb 2018 2 1575
2 lawmakers vow to push -- again -- to raise R.I.'s limit on sex-abuse suits 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2018 Aug 2018 1 1611
70 lose jobs in reorganization at R.I. Department of Human Services 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2016 Aug 2016 0 1779
A former Providence public school principal was caught working in a Washington, D.C. school at the 1 TexasTowelie Nov 2021 Nov 2021 3 6585
A user's guide to Rhode Island government. 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2021 Jul 2021 0 2650
About 20 hospitalized after Pawtucket chemical spill 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2021 Apr 2021 2 2754
ACLU files First Amendment lawsuit against Woonsocket mayor 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2021 Aug 2021 3 3685
ACLU sues state over use of solitary confinement for inmates with mental illness 0 TexasTowelie Oct 2019 Oct 2019 3 1482
Acrobats hurt in circus accident reach $52.5M settlement 1 TexasTowelie Dec 2020 Dec 2020 9 1850
Adjunct Faculty Union At URI Files Complaint Over Wages 0 TexasTowelie Jun 2017 Jun 2017 1 2726
Advocacy group: Strong support in Rhode Island for mandatory earned sick time 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 1 2693
Advocates In RI Push To Extend Foster Care Age Limit To 21 2 TexasTowelie May 2017 May 2017 3 5605
After a long battle, the Nursing Home Staffing and Quality Care Act becomes law 0 TexasTowelie May 2021 May 2021 1 3857
After federal win, internet providers fight net neutrality effort in Rhode Island 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2018 Mar 2018 0 1648
Another 'no' vote for proposed 46-story tower in Providence 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2018 Jul 2018 0 1460
Another Chafee Campaign For Governor? Nyet 4 TexasTowelie Jun 2017 Jun 2017 1 4352
Another RI Political Co-op candidate drops out amid scrutiny of social media posts 0 TexasTowelie Oct 2021 Oct 2021 0 6485
Anyone else thinking that Fung is putting out better quality ads? 0 JudyM Oct 2022 Oct 2022 0 9658
April 22 - Happy Birthday Rep. Jim Langevin (D) RI-2nd 0 FakeNoose Apr 2020 Apr 2020 0 1309
Are you going to participate in a March For Our Lives event in Rhode Island on Saturday? 0 hlthe2b Mar 2018 Mar 2018 0 1422
Attorney argues: Balancing school budget on pension illegal 0 TexasTowelie Jun 2019 Jun 2019 0 1350
Austrian company purchases rights to 38 Studios games 0 TexasTowelie Sep 2018 Sep 2018 2 1744
Bernie HQ Grand Opening This Weekend 0 SheenaR Apr 2016 Apr 2016 2 1747
Bid to hike R.I.'s minimum wage pits advocates against businesses 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2019 Feb 2019 1 1327
Biden administration approves construction of major wind farm for Rhode Island 1 TexasTowelie Nov 2021 Nov 2021 1 7768
Bill would create office to investigate sexual harassment claims in General Assembly 1 TexasTowelie Nov 2018 Nov 2018 0 1358
Bill would shield beachgoers from trespass charges in Rhode Island 1 TexasTowelie Feb 2021 Mar 2021 3 4370
Bird flu found in southern RI farm flock 4 Emile Jan 2025 Jan 2025 7 2254

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Blizzard Updates: McKee declares emergency, orders travel ban 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2022 Jan 2022 3 6684
BLM RI PAC rallies against LEOBoR in the wake of police videos showing violent arrests 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2021 Aug 2021 1 4515
Bookkeeper gets 5 years in prison for embezzling $740,000 from law firm, defrauding RI 2 left-of-center2012 Mar 2021 Mar 2021 0 5035
Boxes Containing Naloxone To Be Installed In Public Spaces 2 TexasTowelie Jun 2017 Jun 2017 11 3891
Breaking down the ballot: Should Rhode Island hold a constitutional convention? 0 RandySF Oct 2024 Oct 2024 0 1656
Brown academics' study on R.I. voter ID law raises questions 1 TexasTowelie Feb 2019 Feb 2019 6 1715
Brown University Eliminates Loans From Its Financial Aid Offerings 1 TexasTowelie Dec 2017 Dec 2017 8 1787
Brown University music director claims racial bias in 2017 firing 0 TexasTowelie May 2019 May 2019 0 1448
Brown University Undergrads Launch The Little DIY Satellite That Could 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2018 Jul 2018 3 2108
Brown University Walks Back Plans For Performing Arts Center 0 TexasTowelie Feb 2018 Feb 2018 1 1563
Bryant Poll Shows Strong Support For Raimondo's College Tuition Plan 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 4654
BUDDY CIANCI has died. BREAKING News..... 3 MADem Jan 2016 Jan 2016 1 3038
Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau To Speak in Providence at NGA 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2017 Jul 2017 3 2084
Candace Owens tells R.I. crowd that Democrats 'brainwash' blacks 0 TexasTowelie Oct 2019 Oct 2019 0 1790
Central Falls ballot question approved for school construction bond 0 RandySF Aug 2024 Aug 2024 1 1664
Chafee discusses 2020 Libertarian presidential bid 1 TexasTowelie Oct 2019 Oct 2019 0 1452
Christmas at the Newport Mansions 1 Little Star Dec 2014 Jan 2015 9 2485
City Council candidate owes Providence $93K in back taxes 0 TexasTowelie Oct 2019 Oct 2019 0 1500
College: Feces swastika found in gender-neutral bathroom 2 TexasTowelie Feb 2017 Feb 2017 0 1877
Common Cause seeking volunteers for Election Day 0 RandySF Oct 2024 Oct 2024 1 1541
Complaint Filed About Access to RI Election Board's New Home 1 TexasTowelie Sep 2020 Sep 2020 3 1363
Confederate flag removed from Rhode Island DOT garage 0 TexasTowelie Mar 2017 Mar 2017 2 1559
Copy & Forward: In RI to vote in the November 6th general election you must be registered by 10/9 0 OmahaBlueDog Aug 2012 Aug 2012 0 2208
Cost of Diabetes: Rhode Island's programs provide safety net for patients, save taxpayer money 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2013 Apr 2013 0 2201
Council sets date for special election on $50M bond 0 RandySF Nov 20 Nov 20 0 302
Coventry senator resigns days after being charged with extorting sex from Senate page, video voyeur- 1 TexasTowelie Feb 2018 Feb 2018 8 1920
COVID-19 heightens tensions over shoreline access in Rhode Island 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2020 Jul 2020 0 1305
Cranston dentist who defied RI COVID vaccine mandate sues for right to see patients again 1 TexasTowelie Feb 2022 Feb 2022 0 9055
Critics Call For Change To Rhode Island Legislative Rules; Leadership-Backed Plan Moving Ahead 0 TexasTowelie Jan 2019 Jan 2019 0 1314
Custodian at North Providence Police Department fired for racist Facebook message 3 TexasTowelie Sep 2020 Sep 2020 3 1949

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Cutting-edge 'seagliders' will be built in Rhode Island 1 TexasTowelie Jan 2022 Jan 2022 10 3782
Dan Doyle to serve 7 years in prison for embezzling from sports institute 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2017 Aug 2017 0 3034
Dead, dried-up Christmas tree to be replaced at Statehouse 4 TexasTowelie Dec 2017 Dec 2017 2 2591
Deadline to request a mail ballot is 4 p.m. Tuesday 0 RandySF Oct 2024 Oct 2024 1 1606
Deloitte to credit R.I. $27 million for UHIP failures; talks continue 0 nitpicker Apr 2017 Apr 2017 0 1642
Democrat prevails in comeback win for third Barrington Town Council seat 0 RandySF Nov 2024 Nov 2024 1 1760
Democratic vice presidential candidate Kaine to visit Newport 0 TexasTowelie Aug 2016 Aug 2016 0 1600
Department of Environmental Management issues warning as convicted cat killer gets out 5 TexasTowelie Aug 2016 Aug 2016 0 2717
Details Of Worcester-PawSox Plan For 'Polar Park' Emerge In Live Announcement 2 TexasTowelie Aug 2018 Aug 2018 1 1533
Developer ramps up work on wind farms 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2018 Jul 2018 1 1493
DMV closes all operations after employee tests positive for coronavirus 0 TexasTowelie Apr 2020 Apr 2020 2 1310
Doctor with a criminal past named chief of medical services for Rhode Island's state psychiatric 0 TexasTowelie Oct 2020 Oct 2020 3 1300
Domestic-abusers lose gun rights, private-sector workers get paid sick leave 0 TexasTowelie Sep 2017 Sep 2017 0 1757
DOT says first month of Rhode Island truck tolling: $625,989 0 TexasTowelie Jul 2018 Jul 2018 0 1387
Early voting is happening! 0 JudyM Oct 2022 Oct 2022 6 2612
Early voting to be held Saturday in Warwick special election 0 RandySF Jan 27 Jan 27 1 196
Election Poll: Democrats Raimondo, Whitehouse Lead GOP Rivals By Double-Digit Margins 0 TexasTowelie Oct 2018 Oct 2018 4 1397
Elections board backs Amore's proposal to let voters sign candidate nomination forms online 0 RandySF Jan 14 Jan 14 0 280
Elections board to consider recount requests in 3 state legislative races 0 RandySF Nov 2024 Nov 2024 1 1678
Environmental groups wanted to remove a dam in R.I. They hit a wall of opposition. 1 TexasTowelie Feb 2022 Feb 2022 2 6194
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