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THC-infused drinks can stay on RI shelves as bill to ban them dies. What to know.
Last year, Massachusetts, like several other states, ordered hemp-derived THC beverages removed from store shelves, saying ...
Mass., RI both score high marks for health care systems despite challenges
This scorecard makes one thing very clear: where you live continues to define your health and your ability to get and afford ...
Captain Cook's HMS Endeavour confirmed to be in waters off Rhode Island after decades of research
The location of the HMS Endeavour, a lost ship belonging to 18th-century British explorer Captain James Cook, has been ...
Rhode Island House approves $14.3 billion state budget
The Rhode Island House of Representatives have approved a $14.3 billion state budget for the 2026 fiscal year.
IGT rebrands as Brightstar, will focus on lottery business. What does it mean for RI?
PROVIDENCE − The company born in Rhode Island as GTECH that has effectively run the state lottery under the name ...
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Amended ‘assault weapon’ bill advances to RI Senate amid criticism
The Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday approved an assault weapon bill that left both gun-rights advocates and some gun-safety supporters feeling disappointed. The bill, an amended ...
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RI assault weapons ban bill taking heat from both sides of issue as committee vote looms
The controversial Rhode Island assault weapons ban is up for vote Wednesday afternoon in the senate judiciary committee.
RI lawyer has license suspended for six months for 'incompetent' advice. Here's why.
Rhode Island lawyer Steven D. DiLibero's license was suspended for six months and a day after giving a client incorrect legal advice regarding immigration consequences. DiLibero advised a client that ...
RI lawmakers kill the bottle bill for another year. Here's why, and when it could return
With this year’s General Assembly session entering its final days and with debate still raging about the merits of a ...