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Rhode Island Current

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Neighborhood sues Rhode Island over $100M claim in overdue Medicaid reimbursements

Rhode Island’s largest Medicaid insurer is suing the state, alleging $100 million in unpaid insurance reimbursements, some of which are more than a decade overdue. The 20-page complaint was filed by Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island in Providence County Superior Court on Oct. 30, and first reported by The Providence Journal. The Rhode Island […]

Rhode Island · 1d

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Providence Puts Hit Out On Native Plants

PROVIDENCE — Property owners can spray poisons with impunity. Gasoline-powered leaf blowers can scream for much of the year. Fertilizer can be tossed about without thought. One would think maintaining a lawn at any cost is enshrined in the city’s charter. So what if dogs and wildlife are...

Providence, RI · 18h
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Lil Rhody Laugh Riot to return with lineup including Sarah Silverman, The Basement Yard

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Lil Rhody Laugh Riot will return for the third year with major comedy acts for the four-day festival in 2027. According to the organizers, the festival will run from March 18 to 21. The initial lineup includes Mojo Brookzz, Sarah Silverman, The Basement Yard, Joe...

Providence, RI · 19h
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The Conversation U.S.

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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.

Washington · 22h

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Brown will no longer issue CPT work authorizations for international undergraduates

On Nov. 11, Brown’s International Student and Scholar Services notified F-1 students in an email that the University will no longer issue Curricular Practical Training authorizations for undergraduate students. CPT, a work authorization granted under students’ F-1 status, allows international students to complete internships and other work activities in...

Providence, RI · 1d

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Sanchez Scores 29 as Men's Basketball Holds Off Late Rally to Beat Johnson & Wales

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Eastern Connecticut men's basketball earned its first win of the season, holding off a late rally from Johnson & Wales (R.I.) to pick up the 84-78 win at JWU on Wednesday (Nov. 11). Julian Sanchez scored 29 points, the second-most in the senior's career, to lead...

Providence, RI · 1d

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Upshot League announces new woman’s basketball team in Providence

(WJAR) — The Upshot women's basketball league announced a new team that will play its games in Providence. The new team will play games at The Amp, starting in May of 2027. The Upshot league features players who are hoping to advance their basketball careers to the WNBA. Gov....

Providence, RI · 23h

Ball Exclusives

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Canisius Takes on Brown Thursday at Pizzitola Sports Center

The Canisius Golden Griffins and the Brown Bears meet on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The post Canisius Takes on Brown Thursday at Pizzitola Sports Center appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

Buffalo, NY · 22h

News Facts Network

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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, RI · 1d

TAG24 NEWS

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Art teacher's cat becomes an icon as school's therapy animal: "He's here for moral support and the vibes"

Rhode Island – Everyone knows that school days can be exhausting, and for art teacher Kayleigh Smith, it's no surprise. To brighten her students' week, she came up with something special: the teacher brought her cat to the classroom! Since the beginning of the year, Pinecone the cat has been strolling through the Rhode Island middle school, serving as a therapy animal, as People reported. "I ran the idea by my principal, and he seemed very supportive of it," the teacher said. Besides stressful lessons, Pinecone provides a welcome change in classrooms and hallways. "He's here for moral support ...

Rhode Island · 1d

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Rhode Island Energy uses pipe lining to rehabilitate largest gas main in Providence

(UI) - Rhode Island Energy is nearing completion of a project to rehabilitate two critical natural gas mains in downtown Providence using trenchless pipe lining rather than full replacement. The mains serve nearly 25,000 homes and businesses downtown and include the utility’s largest gas distribution main, a key part of...

Providence, RI · 2d

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Voters approve housing bond measures but reject easing lot-size and environmental rules

Voters in California, Hawaii and Rhode Island gave the go-ahead last week for bond measures aimed at boosting the housing supply and homeownership. But a California measure to cut back on the state’s decades-old environmental law to spur housing development and a Massachusetts proposal to loosen minimum lot-size rules both failed.

Rhode Island · 2d

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Nic Retsinas, longtime housing advocate and JCHS Director, has died. He was 79.

Nic Retsinas, who led the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University from 1998 to 2010, has passed away. Retsinas was described as a tireless advocate for inclusive, equitable housing policy, and his vision continues to shape the JCHS' work. Retsinas dedicated his life and career to affordable housing...

Providence, RI · 1d

Brown Daily Herald

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2026 elections break R.I. midterm early voting record

Rhode Islanders showed up in record numbers to vote early in this year’s midterm elections. According to unofficial data from the Rhode Island Board of Elections, 112,068 Rhode Islanders — around 31% of those who voted — voted early during the 2026 midterm elections. In 2022, the state’s early voting rate was only 20%, with about 71,737 of 361,449 Rhode Islanders voting early.

Rhode Island · 1d

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Steak, Sushi, and a Few Surprises at Providence's New CUT 123

The next time someone at the table wants steak and someone else wants sushi, Providence's newest restaurant has a solution that comes with a few surprises of its own, including complimentary popcorn to start and an ice cream cone to finish. Chow Fun Food Group's CUT 123 is now open...

Providence, RI · 20h