A federal government shutdown would have wide-ranging impacts in New England

More than 60,000 federal employees work in the region, and they could be facing halted paychecks. 11:47 a.m.

RI BUSINESS

R.I. officials fire back at Black leaders who accuse state of discrimination in public contracting

While defending the state’s contracting system, McKee officials are now asking how one of the complaining groups has spent public dollars the state allocated to it, which the group’s attorneys call “a deflection.” 3:40 p.m.

RI EDUCATION

Infants, toddlers face long wait for crucial Early Intervention services in R.I.

“The child gets on the waitlist and by the time you’re able to get them, they’re within a year of aging out,” a provider told the Globe. “And we know how critical it is to get to them in those early years.” 7:31 p.m.

RI COURTS

Assault charge dropped against Providence NAACP president

The assault case against Gerard Catala was dismissed, but he remains charged with campaign finance violations. 4:09 p.m.

COMMENTARY | KRISTIN SOUSA, KIMBERLY MEROLLA-BRITO and LINDSAY LANG

While many may lose Medicaid coverage nationally, in Rhode Island, we’re committed to keeping people covered

In the past year, we’ve readied Medicaid members for their renewals. 12:51 p.m.

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🎧 Mayor Smiley on the future of Providence

Highlights from the Rhode Island Report interview with Providence Mayor Brett Smiley include his thoughts on the city's public schools and the future of PVDFest. 8:53 a.m.