Coalition rallies at State House, releases new report as fight to secure Newport’s birthing center enters new phase
Advocates pushing four bills and a new white paper showing the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center delivers nearly 500 babies a year and generates more than $5 million in annual economic activity for Newport County
McKee announces $60M bond proposal for CCRI workforce training center in Warwick
The proposed Workforce Innovation Center would add 44,000 square feet of hands-on training space for industries including advanced manufacturing, construction trades and information technology
Secretary Amore launches ‘Play Ball for RI250’ initiative at Rumford Little League
The statewide effort aims to connect youth sports communities with Rhode Island’s role in the American Revolution ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary
Sen. Euer’s bill to protect contraceptive coverage regardless of federal law heard in committee
The legislation would require insurers to cover all FDA-approved contraceptives at no cost to patients
New AARP research finds nearly 4 in 10 Americans have experienced fraud as Rhode Island events kick off this month
AARP Rhode Island is hosting free document shredding events and fraud prevention presentations throughout April
$8.4 million repair project at Charlestown Breachway completed
The project restored the breachway walls, dredged the channel and rebuilt two storm-resilient sand dunes
Rhode Island awards more than $8 million to support housing development statewide
The bond-funded awards will help support the development of 665 housing units, including 238 affordable homes
DEM to resume prescribed burns across Rhode Island state lands this week
Planned burns at seven management areas aim to reduce wildfire risk and restore habitat
New exhibit at Rhode Island State House explores state’s revolutionary history
“Revolution and Rhode Island: Liberty, Struggle, Legacy” will remain on display through August 2026
Three Rhode Island state campgrounds open April 10 for the season
East Beach will open May 22; Burlingame’s opening delayed due to modernization project
Rhode Island Department of Health launches “Better State of Healthy” campaign during National Public Health Week
Campaign aims to connect Rhode Islanders with health services and highlight the department’s work
Jamestown Police Department earns second reaccreditation from state law enforcement commission
The voluntary accreditation process included a review of department policies, procedures, operations and community engagement
Newport Hospital birthing center will stay open. But it needs another $4.9M a year to survive.
Nicole Searles, a spokesperson for the hospital, declined to share a copy of the report by Kaufman Hall, citing confidentiality, including “proprietary benchmarking data.” However, the findings have been shared in full with the Community Advisory Panel, Searles said in an email Friday.
Treasurer Diossa brings financial literacy program to Thompson Middle School
More than 100 eighth graders will receive in-classroom coursework, real-world banking exposure and the opportunity to open a savings account through BankNewport
Newport Hospital’s Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center will remain open, but needs $4.9 million in new annual funding to survive
The announcement follows months of community advocacy, an independent review and the work of a Community Advisory Panel; hospital leadership is now launching an aggressive effort to secure state and philanthropic support
Newport City Council to consider Ann Street Pier expansion, Easton’s Beach contracts and more at Wednesday meeting
The council will also take up the 2027 operating budget, a Naval Hospital study grant and a series of board appointments when it meets April 8 at City Hall
League of Women Voters Newport County to host public discussion on Rhode Island elections and security on April 23
Secretary of State Gregg Amore and Deputy Secretary of State Rob Rock will lead the conversation at Innovate Newport
Ken Block is running for governor again. This time as an independent.
He wrote a book about voter fraud. Now this Barrington resident wants your vote for governor.
Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa announces re-election campaign
Diossa highlights growth of state pension fund, housing and retirement programs during his first term
East Providence mayor endorses Matos in lieutenant governor’s race
DaSilva backs incumbent as Democratic primary field takes shape
Judge rules that HUD effort to change criteria for homeless funding is unlawful
A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled on Tuesday that the Trump administration’s effort to dramatically change the criteria to get tens of millions of dollars in funding to aid homeless people was unlawful.
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