While California’s wealth tax failed, states are taking other steps to collect more revenue from the rich

Income tax increases and surcharges on high earners are cropping up around the country, along with taxes on the extra homes that the wealthiest Americans own.

Overnight rain lingers into Friday morning across southern New England

(WJAR) — Periods of rain continue overnight into Friday morning. Although the heavier bands of rain will be offshore by the morning commute, Friday will feature some light to moderate showers in the morning, with temperatures hovering in the upper 30s to near 40!. Rain totals will likely end...

Rhode Island sees spike in rabid animals in 2026

Rhode Island health officials are warning residents about a significant increase in rabid animals across the state this year.

Outlook outage disrupts email and calendars, leaving users scrambling

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A Microsoft Outlook outage disrupted access to email and calendars Thursday, leaving some Rhode Island users struggling to keep up with work and prepare for the next day. Nearly 130,000 users reported problems on the outage-tracking website Downdetector, according to The Associated Press. Those reports...

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The Case For Rhode Island Comedy

The Newport Comedy Series has sourced talent from New England to the Midwest and California. On Nov. 21 at the Elks Lodge, it will stay close to home. Ray Harrington, who lives in Warwick, will headline, with Billy Garan joining him. “I think the Rhode Island comedy scene is great,”...

Resident Questions Tuition for West Glocester Special-Ed Classroom

A special education classroom at West Glocester Elementary School is at the center of questions about Glocester's K-5 school budget. A council member said the superintendent projected about $600,000 in new revenue from it, which the council member hoped could help the district turn around, "if all the facts are true." A resident said records requests to Scituate found no tuition agreement, bills or payments, and questioned the program's staffing of seven adults. The council took no action.

Warwick Still Posts Comprehensive Plan Update as Draft Chapters

Warwick is still introducing its comprehensive plan update as unfinished paperwork. The chapters on the city website are labeled drafts, and the public instruction is to keep an eye on the Planning Board for the next agenda item and, eventually, approval. The city's comprehensive plan update page says the documents...

Aggressive Dog Laws in Rhode Island: Vicious Dog Hearings, Owner Duties, and Liability

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Aggressive dog laws in Rhode Island work differently than in many other states. Instead of a ladder of “potentially dangerous” and “dangerous” labels, the state has one formal label, “vicious,” and a hearing process that decides whether a dog earns it. A separate set of liability rules decides who pays when a dog hurts someone. … This article, Aggressive Dog Laws in Rhode Island: Vicious Dog Hearings, Owner Duties, and Liability , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • July 1 Is the West Virginia Dog License Renewal Deadline: Who Pays and How • When Must You Renew a Dog License in Hawaii? What Hawaii Law Requires • Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned in Kansas: What Each City Allows

After four seasons with Big Green, Grimm becomes big contributor for Rams

Fifth-year Tyson Grimm read the quarterback’s eyes the entire way, shuffled into the passing lane and intercepted the pass in front of his face, as if it had been intended for him all along. What he did next was run back 84 yards for a touchdown in the final...

Providence recycling rates improve after roll out of new carts, education

Providence started rolling out new recycling and trash bins in March.

HopeHealth CEO Retires, Sees Change on Hospices’ Horizon

Regulation, patient access and technology integration will be watchwords for hospices as time progresses, according to HopeHealth President and CEO Diana Franchitto. Franchitto is retiring from HopeHealth effective May 2027. She has led the organization for two decades. The nonprofit health system provides hospice, palliative, dementia and home care in...

Providence Voters Approve Israel Divestment Measure With 75 Percent Support

(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND — Providence voters overwhelmingly approved a ballot measure requiring the city to avoid investments connected to countries profiting from what the measure describes as genocide, apartheid, ethnic cleansing or prolonged military occupation, making Providence the second U.S. city to adopt an Israel-divestment policy by popular vote. The measure passed with roughly 75% support, according to The Guardian . Organizers said the campaign was designed to force divestment from companies and financial instruments connected to Israel, including investments they argue contribute to the war in Gaza and the occupation of Palestinian territories. Providence for Palestine began with about 40 volunteers and eventually built a much larger field operation. The coalition collected more than 10,000 signatures, knocked on roughly 17,000 doors, made 18,000 phone calls and said it spoke with tens of thousands of residents before Election Day. ( theguardian.com ) (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Organizers included local chapters of Jewish Voice for Peace, Democratic Socialists of America, the American Federation of Teachers and American Muslims for Palestine. The result follows a similar divestment vote in Somerville, Massachusetts, and comes as public opinion toward Israel’s conduct in Gaza has become more critical. An

Providence Food & Wine Festival set for April 15-18

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Rams take strong win over Hawks, claw back against Black Bears

The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team remained undefeated with wins over Monmouth University on Saturday and the University of Maine on Tuesday. It was the first time since Nov. 19, 2023, that the Rams traveled to play in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Rabid raccoon boom? State experts see unusual spike in rabies cases

Forty-six cases of Rabies have been confirmed in Rhode Island as of Oct. 27, a 53% increase in cases compared to last year. This value is nearly double the annual average of 25 cases between 2021 and 2025. In total, the state has reported 25 rabid raccoons, 14 bats, four skunks, a cat, a coyote and a woodchuck.

Food Aid Callers Waited About 2 Hours to Reach a DHS Worker

SNAP, Medicaid, child care and RI Works benefits all run through the DHS Call Center, where DHS's own table shows average September waits of about two hours for SNAP callers. Medicaid work requirements for expansion adults start Jan. 1, 2027. People calling the Rhode Island Department of Human Services about...

College Tip-Off 2026: Providence College

Providence College's basketball teams are looking to find their way back to the NCAA Tournament.

Women’s basketball rallies from double-digit deficit to defeat Brown

PROVIDENCE, R.I.- Senior guard Janie Bachmann scored a team-high 20 points, while senior guard Kendall Eddy and sophomore guard Brianna McDermott chipped in double figures to help the Holy Cross women's basketball team overcome a 13-point deficit and defeat Brown, 77-64, on Thursday, Nov. 12. With the win, Holy Cross improves to 3-1 while Brown falls to 1-3. Bachmann led the Crusaders with 20 points on 7-of-14 shooting from the field, including 2-of-4 from three-point range and 4-of-6 from the free-throw line. She also contributed eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block.

Women’s soccer sees season end in semifinals loss

Rhode Island women’s soccer began the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament this past Saturday against fourth-seeded George Mason with a 3-1 win before losing 2-0 to Saint Louis University in the semifinals. Fourth-year Lauren MacDonald had a strong performance against the Patriots, scoring the first goal of the game and...