'This business needs to be shut down immediately.' Councilman Pedro Espinal on the Allens Ave fire ⬇️

Newly awarded federal grant will cover most of the cost to repair Newport’s Cliff Walk. So why should the state borrow $8 million in state bonds to help fix it? By Nancy Lavin

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Going fare free for a year on RIPTA's R-Line increased ridership. But the cost of program was unsustainable, officials say. By Chris Shea

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As the Republican National Committee ramps up plans to monitor polls for illegal voting this fall, the national party is increasingly working with a loose network of anti-fraud extremists who have been found to routinely spread election lies. By Zachary Roth

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Bill sponsored by East Providence Sen. Robert Britto aims to reduce how often state roads get torn up. But it’s hit a rough patch. By Nancy Lavin

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The Biden administration on Thursday finalized a new rule that would require anyone selling a gun to obtain a federal license and conduct background checks. Via Ariana Figueroa

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RNC's “election integrity” department head addressed a disinfo-filled online meeting hosted by anti-fraud activists and allies of Mike Lindell. Other RNC staff also have recently reached out to large-scale purveyors of election lies. Via Zachary Roth

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Going fare free for a year on RIPTA's R-Line led to an increase in ridership. But that increase also came at a cost: $2.7 million in operating revenue. By Chris Shea

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Rhode Island’s public libraries could see less state aid money in fiscal 2025. Libraries are calling for the full amount required by a state law. By Alexander Castro

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A bill aimed at reducing how often state roads get torn up has returned to the Rhode Island State House. Again, it’s hit a rough patch. By Nancy Lavin

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The chief of the U.S. Capitol Police says the agency is far better positioned than in the past to address the safety of members both in the Capitol complex and at their residences, though the agency's “resources are strained.” By Jennifer Shutt

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Update: The Office of Peter Neronha now says Christopher Cotham is a Massachusetts resident. A 2023 Rhode Island State Police report lists an address in Johnston, Rhode Island, for Cotham. 

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COMMENTARY: In trying to become more friendly to our environment, and our planet, are we potentially doing the opposite? Actions we take in one sphere 'may have negative impacts on another,' Ruth S. Taylor writes.

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Should city of Boston be looking to rein in spending if it’s proposed budget is asking more of commercial building owners already struggling under the weight of vacancy rates above 20%? By Michael Jonas CommonWealth Beacon

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States are continuing to set penalties as more and more people have fallen victim to deepfake porn — especially girls in K-12 schools. Via Madyson Fitzgerald Stateline

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Here's who will deliver commencement speeches at five Rhode Island higher education institutions. Via Alexander Castro

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A newly awarded federal grant will cover most of the cost to repair Newport’s Cliff Walk. So why should the state borrow $8 million in state bonds to help fix it? By Nancy Lavin

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Who will deliver commencement speeches to the Class of 2024? Here are the keynote speakers at five Rhode Island higher education institutions. Via Alexander Castro

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Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled to make abortion largely illegal in the Grand Canyon State, reinstating a 160-year-old law that forbids all procedures except those to save a woman’s life. By Gloria Rebecca Gomez Arizona Mirror || bsky @azmirror.com

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Update: U.S. Senate action on impeachment of Biden DHS chief postponed. By Ariana Figueroa rhodeislandcurrent.com/2024/04/09/u-s…