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How former RI Housing Secretary Pryor used a law firm to funnel some state housing contracts
PROVIDENCE – In his zeal to quickly address Rhode Island's housing availability crisis, former Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor leapfrogged some of the state's requirements for hiring contractors by funneling the contracts through Savage Law Partners. Instead of seeking competitive bids or hiring consultants through normal channels, Pryor, who left state government this week, oversaw payments of $634,993 to Savage to provide legal services and, less typically, hire a parade of subcontractors to scope out sites and other...
Rescued from Hurricane Beryl, these cats and dogs have come to RI looking for homes
EAST PROVIDENCE − The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has taken in 38 cats and 13 dogs from Texas that were in danger of dying from heat exhaustion and disease after Hurricane Beryl devastated their living quarters and much of the surrounding area. The animals, including kittens, arrived...
'Were you aware of this opportunity?' RI wants to know why no one bid to rebuild Washington Bridge
Rhode Island transportation officials want to avoid a repeat of their failed search for proposals to rebuild the westbound Washington Bridge and are asking contractors what turned them off about the previous procurement. In a Request For Information posted Friday, the Department of Transportation seeks to find out why no firm bid submitted...
Leopold, O’Donovan Finish T13 at New England Amateur
Five-time RI Amateur champion Bobby Leopold and URI star Aidan O’Donovan finished in a tie for 13th this week at the New England Amateur at Laconia Country Club in New Hampshire. Both Leopold and O’Donovan finished at three-under for the week to lead all locals in the tournament.
Officials call for closure of Ash Street Jail as old building becomes difficult to upkeep
(WJAR) — Since the late 1800’s, the Ash Street Jail in New Bedford has been taking in inmates from all throughout Bristol County. But for the past several years, law enforcement is saying that the building has become a money pit. “We spend hundreds of thousands of dollars...
37-year-old New Bedford cocaine trafficker sentenced to prison
“A 37-year-old New Bedford cocaine trafficker arrested while also in possession of an illegal gun was sentenced this week to serve eight to 10 years in state prison, Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced. Johan Baez pleaded guilty in Fall River Superior Court to indictments charging him...
He used addiction recovery patients to defraud the government. Now, he's pleaded guilty.
PROVIDENCE – Michael Brier was on probation after serving time for tax evasion when he began defrauding the government and private health care insurers out of millions of dollars – and using people needing drug treatment services to orchestrate his scam. On Thursday, Brier, the owner of Rhode Island-based Recovery Connections Centers of America, Inc., pleaded guilty to defrauding Medicare and other insurers while shortchanging patients with substance abuse disorders. ...
McKee joins local leaders for RI Summer Learning Week
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Governor Dan McKee joined local education leaders to kick off Rhode Island’s Summer Learning Week, part of the Learn365 program. McKee highlighted three summer STEM programs across the greater Providence area, as students worked with the North Providence Police Department and General Dynamics Electric Boat to bring STEM into classrooms.
Rhode Island Representative Sounds Alarm on Dangers of Offshore Wind After Nantucket Failure
Rhode Island Representative Patricia Morgan Calls for Halt on Offshore Wind Projects After Turbine Failure Rhode Island Representative Patricia Morgan, who is also a U.S. Senate candidate, has issued a…
New Task Force to Create Road Map for AI Usage in Rhode Island
It’s been roughly two years since AI (artificial intelligence) became an inescapable topic of everyday conversation — much of it focused on the spectacular creative powers of generative AI, from making absurd images to college students’ essays. But the rapidly emerging set of technologies offers much more than novelty: In fact, Gov. Dan McKee thinks […]
Judge in Karen Read murder trial impounds jury list
The judge in the Karen Read murder trial won't release the names of the people who served on the deadlocked jury. One juror has reportedly said she has a credible fear for her and her family's safety. A fifth juror has come forward saying they would have found Read not...
PPL Corporation - Rhode Island Energy files lower winter electric supply costs for customers
Providence, RI ( July 18, 2024 ) - Rhode Island Energy. (RIE) electric supply customers can expect lower costs for the upcoming winter season beginning. as compared to last winter. The Providence-based energy company has filed winter electric supply rates with the. Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission. (PUC) and, if...
RI residents will be able to see the next full moon soon. When's the July Buck Moon?
If you enjoy watching the moon at night, there's good news - a full moon is on the horizon in just a few days. Last month, the area was treated on the biggest, lowest full moon in years due to how timing lined up with summer solstice. That moon is known as the "Strawberry Moon," a name given by Native Americans as it often lined up with the best time of year to harvest, you guessed it, strawberries.
Rhode Island Unionized Hotel workers set to rally
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island Unionized Hotel Workers are expected to rally at the Omni Providence Hotel today. According to a release, their contracts are set to expire this year. The rally stems from the workers’ constant requests for “real raises and safe workloads,” states the release further....
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