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Commencement ceremonies take place across Southern New England
It's college graduation season across Southern New England, and several schools are celebrating their new graduates.The ...
Nesi’s Notes: May 17
Your weekend briefing on local politics and more.
RI lawmakers weigh hemp beverage bills amid industry dispute
It’s a non-alcoholic beverage that can still give you a buzz, and now lawmakers are considering two bills on the topic.
McKee's Cabinet will get raises, despite House efforts to block them. Here's how.
The House on Tuesday voted to block the raises for 11 senior officials, but needed the Senate to do the same to prevent them ...
RI Senate will allow raises for McKee cabinet members
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island Senate leaders announced Thursday they will give the green light for Gov. Dan McKee’s ...
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Files transferred from system to hackers over four months in RIBridges cyber attack
Governor Dan McKee's administration is confirming approximately 640,000 residents' personal information is at risk due to the ...
Podcaster, radio host Bill Bartholomew weighs 2026 run for lieutenant governor
Bill Bartholomew, a local journalist, artist, podcaster and radio personality said Wednesday he’s contemplating a run for lieutenant governor next year.
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Rhode Island house votes to deny $80,000 in McKee cabinet member raises
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island House passed a resolution to deny raises for 11 of governor Dan McKee’s cabinet ...
Community Focus: Gov. Dan McKee
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee joined 12 News at 4 on Tuesday to discuss the state’s housing crisis, primary care shortage, ...