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Police Search for Missing 75-Year-Old Johnston Man

Johnston, Rhode Island · Johnston

Police Search for Missing 75-Year-Old Johnston Man

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Rhode Island House Approves $13.9 Billion Budget with New Real Estate Taxes

Taxes · Providence

Rhode Island House Approves $13.9 Billion Budget with New Real Estate Taxes

75% Left coverage: 4 sources

Rhode Island could add a "Taylor Swift Tax" to charge semi-vacant mansion owners thousands more. State lawmakers are working on a budget that includes two significant changes to real estate taxes. The state House of Representatives approved the budget on a 66-9 vote on Tuesday, June 17. 'Taylor Swift Tax' targets second homes over $1 million One of those changes is the non-owner-occupied tax, commonly referred to as the "Taylor Swift Tax." This …See the Story

Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee Approves $14.3 Billion Budget

Senate · Providence

Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee Approves $14.3 Billion Budget

34% Center coverage: 3 sources

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee has approved the state’s budget for fiscal year 2026. But there are some draw backs for some state agencies. The $14.3 billion spending plan includes money to protect Medicaid and address other high profile healthcare needs in the state. The budget also aims to address homelessness, transportation issues and child care. It will now head to the full senate, which is expected to v…See the Story

'Beyond unacceptable': Parkland shooting survivor, activist David Hogg weighs in on RI assault weapons bill

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The new limitations set in the Rhode Island assault weapons ban bill prompted backlash from the Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence, who once championed the bill, now refer to it as the weakest ban in the country. Now, the coalition has comments from March for our Lives co-founder, and Parkland School shooting survivor David Hogg. In a statement, Hogg said, as a survivor, the new bill doesn’t go far enough. He a…David Hogg · Providence See the Story

A new study knocks down a popular hypothesis about why birds sing at dawn

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The reason why birds make such a racket at dawn is still unclear. But researchers are now pouring cold water on one popular idea about why.Providence, Rhode Island · Providence See the Story

Rhode Island House lights up to protect federal drug discount program from Big Pharma • Rhode Island Current

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Rep. Jon D. Brien, a Woonsocket independent, speaks on the Rhode Island House floor on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, before the chamber votes on his 340B drug pricing bill. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current)Legislation to protect a federal drug discount program from drugmakers’ maneuvers passed the Rhode Island House of Representatives Wednesday. With more guardrails in place compared to the original draft submitted in April, the propo…Pharma · Woonsocket Read Article

Graphic design job listings are flat, despite worries about AI

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

From fantastical worlds to personalized Ghibli-esque portraits, social media is flooded with AI-generated images that were created by merely a prompt. But what may be a fun tool for the average user has become an existential threat for graphic design. And yet, surprisingly, graphic design jobs don’t seem to be getting eliminated—yet. By analyzing job posting data between fall/winter 2023-2024 and fall/winter 2024-2025, Fast Company found that th…Social Media · Providence Read Article

Is Textron Stock Underperforming the Nasdaq?

Despite Textron’s underperformance relative to the broader Nasdaq Composite over the past year, Wall Street analysts remain moderately optimistic about the stock’s prospects.Wall Street · Providence Read Article

Common Cause of Rhode Island’s John Marion on the General Assembly session, good government, and President Trump - TPR: The Public's Radio

The rise of Val Lawson as president of the Rhode Island Senate put questions of conflict of interest front and center at the Statehouse this year. That’s because Lawson also serves as president of one of the state’s largest teachers’ unions. Lawson says she’s capable of policing her own potential conflicts, and the Rhode Island Ethics Commission offered an ok for her dual roles as president. But Lawson’s number two is a longtime former labor off…Providence, Rhode Island · Providence Read Article

QRG Capital Management Inc. Sells 4,347 Shares of Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:CFG)

QRG Capital Management Inc. lowered its stake in shares of Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE:CFG – Free Report) by 9.3% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 42,608 shares of the bank’s stock after selling 4,347 shares during the quarter. QRG Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in Citizens Financial Group were worth $1,746,000 […]Providence, Rhode Island · Providence Read Article

Steve Maclin: I Would Love To Have Eddie Edwards Challenge Me For The TNA International Title

Steve Maclin wants to face Eddie Edwards when TNA Wrestling holds shows in New England. Steve Maclin is so proud to be the inaugural TNA International Champion. With an NXT Superstar, Trick Williams, the TNA World Heavyweight Championship, he truly wants to be the fighting champion representing TNA. As such, he wants to take on all comers and quickly put the title on the map. During a recent interview with MuscleManMalcolm, Maclin was asked who …Providence, Rhode Island · Providence Read Article

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