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New R. I. law aims to curb human trafficking
20+ hour, 26+ min ago (111+ words) Hotels and short-term rental operators in Rhode Island are being required to do their part to prevent human trafficking. In fact, it's the law. As of Jan. 1, employees at all of Rhode Island's 170 or so hotels and close to 1, 000 short-term…...
DOJ's subpoena for Rhode Island Hospital's private medical records of minors challenged
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (96+ words) PROVIDENCE " The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island Inc. and the Lawyers" Committee for Rhode Island have filed an emergency motion to block the U. S. Department of Justice"s subpoena seeking private medical records of minor patients who have received…...
Registration opens for 9th annual Rhode Island Trans Health Conference
2+ week, 2+ day ago (346+ words) PROVIDENCE " Registration is now open for the ninth annual Rhode Island Trans Health Conference, a daylong educational and community-building event scheduled for Saturday, May 30, at Rhode Island College in Providence. The volunteer-run, community-driven conference focuses on improving health care and…...
Senesco Marine launches Battery Steele for Casco Bay Lines
3+ week, 2+ day ago (146+ words) NORTH KINGSTOWN " Senesco Marine LLC recently celebrated the launch and christening of Battery Steele, a 164-foot double-ended ferry constructed at its North Kingstown shipyard for Casco Bay Lines of Portland, Maine. Designed by Elliott Bay Design Group, the year-round ferry…...
Lardaro: R. I. began 2026 in a recession
4+ week, 19+ hour ago (118+ words) PROVIDENCE " The state's economy began 2026 in a recession, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Thursday in his monthly Current Conditions Index report." The Current Conditions Index for January was 42, same as the revised December value of…...
Women & Infants'recognized as top U. S. hospital for'perinatal'care
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (230+ words) PROVIDENCE "Women & Infants Hospital wasranked No. 17in the United States on Money's "2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care" report. The annual ranking considers care before, during and after birth, the hospital noted in an announcement last week, as well as patient satisfaction,…...
City Council approves first passage of rent-stabilization ordinance
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (447+ words) PROVIDENCE " The City Council gave first approval Thursday night to a controversial rent-stabilization ordinance in a 9-6 vote. The ordinance would cap annual rent hikes at 4% for many households, with exemptions intended to account for the city's specific housing needs. Thursday's…...
Ken Block enters governor's race, again
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (115+ words) PROVIDENCE " Barrington businessman Ken Block on Thursday declared his candidacy for governor, marking his third attempt at the state's highest office and his first as an Independent. Block, an outspoken critic of government waste and abuse, is founder of nonprofit…...
R. I. Energy Office announces new $35 M heat pump incentive program
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (314+ words) PROVIDENCE " The R. I. Office of Energy Resources has unveiled $35 million in incentives to encourage the installation of household heat pump systems. Part of the New England Heat Pump Accelerator program, which aims to boost heat pump adoption to 90% for residential space…...
Nava key to building creative community along Wickenden Street
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (96+ words) Ali Burns-Nachwalter has owned and operated Nava for nearly two decades, but she still remembers the thrill of opening her clothing store. The Vermont native moved to Providence in 2008 determined to start her own business. "I moved down here to…...