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The cost of living in RI
Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. Inflation. Shrinkflation. Gas prices. Groceries. We've all watched as prices climb on many products and our bills increase, but just how expensive is it to live in Rhode Island?. I may not need to tell...
Election-related wins and losses from the 2024 legislative session
For seven years, a four-letter mistake has haunted Common Cause Executive Director John Marion. In drafting legislation to require a post-election review verifying accuracy and security of primary and general election results, Marion wrote “statewide” rather than “state.” In doing so, Marion inadvertently let legislative races skirt this audit requirement, which applied to other local, […] The post Election-related wins and losses from the 2024 legislative session appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Rhode Island needs more foster homes and it needs them now
There are nearly 1,000 children in the Rhode Island foster system today, according to the latest figures from the Department of Children, Youth and Families. However, there are just 828 active foster homes available to them. That means that some of these children are forced to stay in group homes, hospitals, and other institutional settings. […] The post Rhode Island needs more foster homes and it needs them now appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Report says RIers pay more in bills than the national average. Here's how we stack up.
The Federal Trade Commission is suing the company that put out the report over allegations of misleading search ads. The average rent figures appear to be out of whack. According to a new report from the bill payment company Doxo, it's 16% more expensive than the national average, with rent soaking up most of residents' income.
NIH research program visits RI on journey to recruit 1 million participants. How to join
PROVIDENCE – Chum Prom, a Cambodian immigrant who has lived in Rhode Island since 1996, didn’t even wince when nurse Angela Richard slid a needle into her right arm. A mother of eight, Prom has likely had her fair share of encounters with needles. But this is the first time she is getting blood drawn for a DNA test.
Where can I have my golf cart inspected? | Ask the RI DMV
A: I checked with our Chief of Safety & Emissions and he is not aware of any specific requirement by law for inspections on golf carts. Golf carts are not street legal and should only be driven on golf courses and private property. For your information, golf carts and low-speed vehicles (LSV) are two different classes of vehicles.
Side of the Rhode: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not? - July 5, 2024
Every Friday, GoLocalProv takes a look at who is rising and who is falling in Rhode Island and national politics, business, culture, and sports. We have expanded the list, and we are going to a GoLocal team approach while encouraging readers to suggest nominees for who is "HOT" and who is "NOT."
Rhode Island Man Ends Up With Botched Smile After Responding To Veneer Tech’s Instagram AD
A Houston man is facing felony charges for allegedly practicing dentistry without a license after a Rhode Island man responded to an Instagram advertisement, resulting in dental complications. RELATED STORIES: Zonnique Supports Brother King’s Veneers After “Big Teeth Trolls” Roast His New Smile Online Jadan Miorke,34, a veneer tech, reportedly performed the procedure on Sheron Robinson ... Read more The post Rhode Island Man Ends Up With Botched Smile After Responding To Veneer Tech’s Instagram AD appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
UPDATED: Where to celebrate the Fourth of July in Southern New England
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — It’s the Fourth of July!. Today, 248 years ago, America officially adopted the Declaration of Independence and officially broke ties with Britain. Many towns and cities throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts are celebrating the holiday in many different ways – from food, music, parades,...
Boater safety: DEM warns of increased patrols Fourth of July weekend to enforce new rules
State and federal authorities say they plan extra patrols on the water around the July 4th holiday to make sure boaters aren't driving drunk or under the influence of drugs. Rhode Island officials say they will also ensure that boaters comply with two laws that went into effect last year – one requiring kayakers to wear life jackets and another prohibiting boat passengers from dangling their legs off moving boats.
Small-format is in — just ask Sprouts and BJ’s
Small-format grocery stores are gaining popularity, and a new report by Placer.ai shows that both Sprouts Farmers Market and BJ’s Wholesale Club are reaping the rewards from their new smaller footprint locations. Sprouts began its small-format program in January 2022 and has “doubled down” on the strategy over the...
New legislative panel will study potential for a URI medical school
Would a second medical school in Rhode Island, based out of its flagship public university, help fill the shortage of primary care physicians? This is among the questions a 21-member legislative panel will seek to answer over the next year-and-a-half. The not-so-succinctly named Special Commission to make a Comprehensive Study of Rhode Island’s Healthcare Workforce […] The post New legislative panel will study potential for a URI medical school appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
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