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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.

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BaytoBayNews.com

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Menhaden Compromise Draws Angry Attacks From Recreational Fishing Groups

After rejecting status quo and deeper cuts, commissioners adopted a phased reduction that considered fishing communities and ecological managementNEWPORT, RI / ACCESS Newswire / November 11, 2026 /

Newport, RI · 1d

Turnto10.com

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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...

Newport, RI · 17h
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PennLive.com

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Why officials are calling in federal experts as rabies spikes in Rhode Island

Health officials are warning Rhode Island residents to stay away from wild animals after two more raccoons tested positive for rabies in Johnston and Coventry, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health. The sick animals were found near Green Earth Avenue in Johnston and Plainfield Pike in Coventry. So...

Rhode Island · 1d
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The Newport Daily News

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RI elementary schools should include World Languages: Letters

Elementary students should be introduced to World Languages What if children in Rhode Island had the opportunity to start learning another language in kindergarten instead of waiting until middle or high school? As someone who speaks Spanish and Portuguese, has a Master's degree in World Language Education, and is a mother, I believe this is an idea worth considering. First, I want to recognize the hard work of our schools, teachers and administrators. My intention is not to criticize what schools are doing, but to share an idea that could create opportunities for our students. In many schools, students begin learning a world language in middle or high school. I wonder what would happen if we introduced languages much earlier, starting in elementary school. My interest in this topic also comes from my family experience. Spanish and Portuguese were spoken in our home when my son was growing up. However, much of his exposure outside the home was in English. He watched television in English, listened to music in English and experienced English in many parts of his daily life. When he started school, his teachers initially thought English was his second language. Watching him grow up surrounded by three

Rhode Island · 10h

newportthisweek.com

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Status of Newport Birthing Center Provided by Coalition Update

The Coalition for Newport Hospital Birthing Center held a meeting on Nov. 9 to update the community on negotiations with Brown University Health about the fate of the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center. Moms Over Margins co-founder Cassie Voll, chair of the coalition, was joined at the Newport Public Library...

Newport, RI · 1d

What'sUpNewp

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Op-ed: Medicare Advantage often isn’t an advantage. Shop around before Dec. 7.

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Country Herald

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Rhode Island Thanksgiving Travel: Even Salted I-295 Can Freeze

Providence, RI – Rhode Island drivers preparing to travel Interstate 95 and Interstate 295 this Thanksgiving may be putting too much confidence in something they see every winter: road salt. Even freshly treated highways can become dangerously icy when temperatures plunge, leaving motorists vulnerable to slippery conditions despite efforts to keep roads clear.

Rhode Island · 2d

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Recap: Newport School Committee Extends Superintendent Contract, Hires Facilities Chief

Superintendent Peter Sanchioni's employment agreement was approved over objections that the item was added late and skipped an evaluation. A current employee will become facilities director Dec. 1. The district still forecasts a $2.7 million deficit, and lunch workers said they have been without a contract since October 2025. Newport,...

Newport, RI · 2d

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Jamestown Community Theatre to Perform ‘Merrily, We Roll Along’

The Jamestown Community Theatre will stage Stephen Sondheim’s musical, “Merrily, We Roll Along,” which was first staged on Broadway in 1981 and enjoyed a revival to massive popularity several years ago. Danny Landino stars as Franklin Shepard, alongside Alex Rossi as Charley Kringas and Meg Carnaroli as...

Jamestown, RI · 1d

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Proclamation Brewing welcomes visitors to new Warwick space

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Proclamation Brewing is welcoming customers to its new space at 298 Kilvert St. in Warwick with an opening-week lineup featuring food trucks, sports and a Veterans Day discount. In a Facebook announcement, the brewery said the space is ready for visitors to gather at the...

Warwick, RI · 2d

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Vineyard Wind and Revolution Wind Reach Complete Buildout

There were hours of hearings, years of permitting, bluster in Washington, embarrassing mechanical failures and lawsuits galore. But after more than a decade of planning and construction, the nation’s first two large-scale offshore wind energy farms have reached full commercial operation off the Vineyard’s coast. Vineyard Wind and...

Rhode Island · 1d

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Insurer FM will move HQ to Providence tower, close Johnston office

FM spent $68.5 million earlier this year to buy 10 Memorial Boulevard, the 10-story downtown tower often referred to as the GTECH building due to its original owner.

Providence, RI · 3d

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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,”...

Newport, RI · 1d

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Gonzales praises but criticizes Native American Heritage Month

November is Native American History Month, dedicated to honoring the histories, cultures, languages and contributions of Indigenous people across the United States. At the University of Rhode Island, November is important for recognizing Indigenous cultures, but it would be nice for all cultures to be recognized throughout the year, according to Christian Gonzales, associate professor of history and the director of undergraduate studies.

Rhode Island · 1d

Country Herald

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Rhode Island Porch Pirate Warning as Holidays Near in Providence, Warwick

Providence, RI – With Thanksgiving approaching and Christmas shopping already underway, Rhode Island residents are being reminded to keep a closer eye on their front porches as holiday package deliveries begin increasing.

Providence, RI · 3d

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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...

Rhode Island · 2d

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Sports betting companies push for expansion in Rhode Island, citing lost revenue

(WJAR) — Major online sports gambling companies looking to expand into Rhode Island are releasing data they hope bolsters their case for more competition, as they claim the state is losing out on millions in revenue. The Sports Betting Alliance, which is made up of gambling apps including DraftKings,...

Rhode Island · 1d

What'sUpNewp

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Newport Historical Society reopens Holiday Market at Colony House Nov. 17

The Newport Historical Society will reopen its Holiday Market at the Colony House on Tuesday, Nov. 17, running through Sunday, Dec. 20. The market is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday through Sunday until 6 p.m., with local vendors selling handcrafted goods inside the 1739 building on Washington Square. […] The post Newport Historical Society reopens Holiday Market at Colony House Nov. 17 appeared first on What's Up Newp .

Newport, RI · 1d