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Taunton mayor asks judge to dismiss domestic violence case against her. Here's her reason
TAUNTON — Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell's lawyer has asked a judge to dismiss the domestic violence case against her. According to the motion to dismiss filed by her attorney, James McMahon, Shaunna O'Connell's husband, Ted O'Connell, will not be testifying as a witness in the case. "The Victim [Ted O'Connell] will be exercising his right...
R.I. cannabis regulators closing in on social equity rules
The Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission may finally be ready as early as the end of the month to decide how it will define who qualifies as a “social equity applicant” for one of a half dozen cannabis retail licenses. The agenda for the three-member panel’s meeting Friday afternoon called for a potential vote on […]
Surrendered parrots; cheerleading coach complaint; building designs: Top stories this week
Here are some of The Providence Journal's most-read stories for the week of Sept. 29, supported by your subscriptions. Democrats control all the levers of government in Rhode Island – statewide offices, congressional seats and most legislative seats – making this essentially a one-party state. But is it, really? Many of the General Assembly's more conservative...
Online R.I. rental registry back to normal, and fines are still a ways off
Rhode Island’s rental registry is back to normal after being temporarily plagued by technical issues on Tuesday, Oct. 1, the deadline for landlords to submit information to comply with a new law. Health department rental registry website crashes as landlords try to meet deadline The Rhode Island Department of Health isn’t yet imposing fines for […]
Senator Reed Holds Manufacturing Roundtable to Help Ocean State Businesses Optimize Workforce and Drive Economic Expansion
In a continued effort to strengthen Rhode Island’s vital manufacturing sector, U.S. Senator Jack Reed led a roundtable discussion today with local businesses to spotlight the growth of advanced manufacturing across the Ocean State. The event brought together small business leaders, industry experts, and organizations focused on manufacturing support to discuss the sector’s challenges, successes, and the resources available to help manufacturers thrive.
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