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The Rhode Island State Police, Capitol Police and K-9 unit monitor the crowd at an abortion rights rally in Providence on Friday, June 24, 2022. Two people were arrested during the demonstrations, which were largely peaceful.

Providence off-duty police officer on paid leave after assaulting political opponent at abortion rights rally

Rally organizer and R.I. Political Cooperative co-founder Jennifer Rourke was attempting to deescalate a conflict when Jeann Lugo, her Republican opponent for State Senate District 29, began punching her in the face. Lugo was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct.

Activists demand R.I. General Assembly reconvene to pass Equality in Abortion Coverage Act

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R.I. Democrats endorse McKee, Magaziner, Diossa, Matos
At the Democratic Party Convention on Sunday, the party's executive director Kate Coyne-McCoy stepped down, saying she is being “called back to national organizing” following US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

RI POLITICS
What does a US Supreme Court ruling on abortion mean for Rhode Island?
Rhode Island’s Reproductive Privacy Act, which passed in 2019, still guarantees the right to an abortion in the state. “However, we really didn’t finish the job,” one state senator said

The barriers to getting an abortion in Rhode Island‘This ruling is truly catastrophic’; R.I. advocates, politicians react to Roe v. Wade being overturned

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The Rhode Island lawmakers who aren’t running for reelection this year
The General Assembly wrapped up another legislative session, and in keeping with tradition, the House and Senate bid farewell to lawmakers who aren't returning.

COLUMN | DAN MCGOWAN
No one can underestimate Nellie Gorbea now
Why is Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea facing criticism in the Rhode Island governor's race? Because she's got momentum.

RI HEALTH
R.I. appoints epidemiologist Dr. Utpala Bandy as interim state health director
Bandy currently serves as the director of the state health department’s Division of Preparedness, Response, Infectious Disease, and Emergency Medical Services. She has led the department’s infectious disease division since 2012.

Food & Dining in Rhode Island
Without massive capital behind them, smaller R.I. food businesses are feeling the pressure from all sides
The turbulent supply chain has sent many commercial kitchens into chaos, where chefs are having to rethink their menus and even reach out to diners for help.

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Making prostitution legal in Rhode Island: The out-of-state money behind the push

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The Rhode Island lawmakers who aren’t running for reelection this year

The General Assembly wrapped up another legislative session, and in keeping with tradition, the House and Senate bid farewell to lawmakers who aren't returning.

Without massive capital behind them, smaller R.I. food businesses are feeling the pressure from all sides

The turbulent supply chain has sent many commercial kitchens into chaos, where chefs are having to rethink their menus and even reach out to diners for help.

Granting immigrants the right to obtain driver privilege cards benefits all Rhode Islanders

A sponsor of the bill, state Representative Karen Alzate, says the measure Governor McKee is expected to sign will make the Ocean State state a safer, more equitable place

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Behind the line at Sarto, a downtown Italian restaurant in Providence, sous chef Paige Gilbert, executive chef Andrew Capella, and line cook John Russell prepare menu items for a 4 p.m. opening.

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‘You can’t increase prices by 80 percent’: R.I. hospitality and tourism industries still face challenges

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, the leaders of the R.I. Hospitality Association and Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau discuss how inflation, worker shortages, and funding issues are affecting the tourism and hospitality industries.

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Eight-time Boston Music Award winner and two-time New England Music Award winner Will Dailey.

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Best things to do in RI this week: June 24-July 1

You’ll have the best times! This week: Superhero movies, bike riding, blues music, and more.

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Representative Blake A. Filippi, a Block Island Republican who has been House GOP leader since 2018, hugs Representative Sherry Roberts, a West Greenwich Republican, after it was announced he won't seek re-election.

House GOP announces Filippi won’t run again, Chippendale becomes new minority leader

R.I. General Assembly passes $13.6 billion budget as legislative session winds down.

A Smith & Wesson pistol on display at Heritage Gun & Coin in West Warwick.

US Supreme Court gun decision opens door on challenges to Rhode Island law

The decision now puts Rhode Island’s laws on concealed-carry permits within their sights.

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Best things to do in RI this week: June 24-July 1

You’ll have the best times! This week: Superhero movies, bike riding, blues music, and more.

A family raced across the beach at Scarborough State Beach in Rhode Island.

A guide to some of the best beaches in Rhode Island

For such a tiny state, Rhode Island certainly carries its weight in beautiful beaches.

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State Senator Meghan E. Kallman, a Pawtucket Democrat, talks about a fare-free pilot program for Rhode Island Public Transit Authority buses during a press conference Thursday in Kennedy Plaza in Providence.

R.I.’s busiest bus route to be fare-free beginning Sept. 1

The state budget approved by the Senate on Thursday includes $2.5 million for a one-year pilot program on the “R” line between Pawtucket and Cranston.

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The deaths of the married couple, who lived at 28 Birchwood Drive, remain under investigation. They leave two young sons and a daughter.

Married couple died in Cumberland shooting; police investigating circumstances

The deaths of the 28 Birchwood Drive couple remain under investigation. They left two young sons and a daughter.

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A rendering of the proposed 46-story luxury residential Hope Point Tower on former Interstate-195 land in Providence, which would surpass the Superman building as the state’s tallest skyscraper.

R.I. Supreme Court clears way for Fane tower in Providence

The proposed $300 million Hope Point Tower project at 250 Dyer St. would be taller than the Superman building.

RI FOOD & DINING

On the menu at Abalonetti Bar & Grill in Monterey, California, are more than a dozen preparations of calamari, from calamari and chips to calamari tacos, with a section of “Famous Calamari Entrees” like the “Marty special,” calamari filets over fried eggplant, topped with marinara, parmesan and mozzarella.

Is the real calamari state Rhode Island ... or California?

A proud Rhode Islander was surprised to hear that Monterey, California, also calls itself the calamari capital. Turns out both coasts have good reason to be proud.

Providence off-duty police officer on paid leave after assaulting political opponent at abortion rights rally

RI POLITICSR.I. Democrats endorse McKee, Magaziner, Diossa, MatosAt the Democratic Party Convention on Sunday, the party's executive director Kate Coyne-McCoy stepped down, saying she is being “called back to national organizing” following US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

RI POLITICSWhat does a US Supreme Court ruling on abortion mean for Rhode Island? Rhode Island’s Reproductive Privacy Act, which passed in 2019, still guarantees the right to an abortion in the state. “However, we really didn’t finish the job,” one state senator said

RHODE MAPThe Rhode Island lawmakers who aren’t running for reelection this yearThe General Assembly wrapped up another legislative session, and in keeping with tradition, the House and Senate bid farewell to lawmakers who aren't returning.

COLUMN | DAN MCGOWANNo one can underestimate Nellie Gorbea nowWhy is Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea facing criticism in the Rhode Island governor's race? Because she's got momentum.

Food & Dining in Rhode IslandWithout massive capital behind them, smaller R.I. food businesses are feeling the pressure from all sidesThe turbulent supply chain has sent many commercial kitchens into chaos, where chefs are having to rethink their menus and even reach out to diners for help.

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The Rhode Island lawmakers who aren’t running for reelection this year

Without massive capital behind them, smaller R.I. food businesses are feeling the pressure from all sides

Granting immigrants the right to obtain driver privilege cards benefits all Rhode Islanders

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‘You can’t increase prices by 80 percent’: R.I. hospitality and tourism industries still face challenges

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House GOP announces Filippi won’t run again, Chippendale becomes new minority leader

US Supreme Court gun decision opens door on challenges to Rhode Island law

Best things to do in RI this week: June 24-July 1

A guide to some of the best beaches in Rhode Island

R.I.’s busiest bus route to be fare-free beginning Sept. 1

Married couple died in Cumberland shooting; police investigating circumstances

R.I. Supreme Court clears way for Fane tower in Providence

Is the real calamari state Rhode Island ... or California?

RI POLITICS
R.I. Democrats endorse McKee, Magaziner, Diossa, Matos
At the Democratic Party Convention on Sunday, the party's executive director Kate Coyne-McCoy stepped down, saying she is being “called back to national organizing” following US Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade.

RI POLITICS
What does a US Supreme Court ruling on abortion mean for Rhode Island?
Rhode Island’s Reproductive Privacy Act, which passed in 2019, still guarantees the right to an abortion in the state. “However, we really didn’t finish the job,” one state senator said

RHODE MAP
The Rhode Island lawmakers who aren’t running for reelection this year
The General Assembly wrapped up another legislative session, and in keeping with tradition, the House and Senate bid farewell to lawmakers who aren't returning.

COLUMN | DAN MCGOWAN
No one can underestimate Nellie Gorbea now
Why is Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea facing criticism in the Rhode Island governor's race? Because she's got momentum.

Food & Dining in Rhode Island
Without massive capital behind them, smaller R.I. food businesses are feeling the pressure from all sides
The turbulent supply chain has sent many commercial kitchens into chaos, where chefs are having to rethink their menus and even reach out to diners for help.