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US Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a case before it is decided in a lower court that deals with the Constitution’s 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to almost everyone born in the United States. By @fischler.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/05/r...
Trump order ending birthright citizenship to be argued at US Supreme Court • Rhode Island Current
The U.S. Supreme Court said Friday justices will hear a case to decide if President Donald Trump’s order to end birthright citizenship is constitutional. The court agreed to hear a case, before it is ...
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December 5, 2025 at 10:15 PM
US Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a case before it is decided in a lower court that deals with the Constitution’s 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to almost everyone born in the United States. By @fischler.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/05/r...
With Prime Healthcare now out of the picture, The Centurion Foundation, the prospective buyer of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, expects to close its purchase by Jan. 15. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com?p=26756
Buyer of Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals 'will work like expletive deleted to get this done' • Rhode Island Current
Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital will have enough money to remain open through the end of January under a deal between the Rhode Island Attorney General's office and attor...
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December 5, 2025 at 9:38 PM
With Prime Healthcare now out of the picture, The Centurion Foundation, the prospective buyer of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, expects to close its purchase by Jan. 15. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com?p=26756
Rhode Island has taken “an important step forward” with the official completion of demolition of the westbound lanes of the Washington Bridge, Gov. Dan McKee’s office announced Friday. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/mckee...
McKee declares Washington Bridge demolition phase officially over • Rhode Island Current
Demolition of the old westbound span of the Washington Bridge is officially complete, with work wrapping up slightly ahead of schedule and nearly two years after the span’s sudden closure in December ...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Rhode Island has taken “an important step forward” with the official completion of demolition of the westbound lanes of the Washington Bridge, Gov. Dan McKee’s office announced Friday. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/mckee...
If BOEM’s request is granted, it would be a blow to the project, which plans to invest in New Bedford and use the city for long-term project operations. Via @newbedfordlight.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/05/b...
BOEM to consider revoking New England Wind 1 approval • Rhode Island Current
The federal agency regulating offshore wind development has asked a federal judge to allow it to reconsider a key approval — one the same agency granted just last year — for New England Wind 1, a proj...
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December 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
If BOEM’s request is granted, it would be a blow to the project, which plans to invest in New Bedford and use the city for long-term project operations. Via @newbedfordlight.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/05/b...
Federal appeals court extends National Guard presence in D.C. By @ashleymurray.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/05/r...
Federal appeals court extends National Guard presence in D.C. • Rhode Island Current
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit granted the Trump administration’s request that the Nov. 20 decision finding the Guard presence illegal to be stayed “pending further order of this court...
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December 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Federal appeals court extends National Guard presence in D.C. By @ashleymurray.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/05/r...
One of the most recognizable public health experts during the COVID-19 pandemic, and at one point a leader of the federal response to the virus — is leaving his post at Brown University’s School of Public Health. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/04/d...
Dr. Ashish Jha, a familiar face during COVID pandemic, stepping down as Brown's public health dean • Rhode Island Current
Ashish Jha, Brown public health dean, will step down at the end of December to lead a new initiative focused on shoring up U.S. defenses against future pandemics and biological threats
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December 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
One of the most recognizable public health experts during the COVID-19 pandemic, and at one point a leader of the federal response to the virus — is leaving his post at Brown University’s School of Public Health. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/04/d...
Hegseth said he learned a “couple of hours" later that Adm. Frank M. “Mitch” Bradley “made the correct decision to ultimately sink the boat and eliminate the threat.” By @ashleymurray.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/02/r...
Hegseth denies he was present for deadly second strike on alleged Caribbean drug boat • Rhode Island Current
WASHINGTON — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Tuesday he did not witness a controversial — and potentially illegal — second strike in early September that killed two survivors clinging to a burn...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Hegseth said he learned a “couple of hours" later that Adm. Frank M. “Mitch” Bradley “made the correct decision to ultimately sink the boat and eliminate the threat.” By @ashleymurray.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/02/r...
“I’m not surprised that this Administration is confused about what it means to behave lawfully,” R.I. AG Peter Neronha says.
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DOJ hits Rhode Island with lawsuit over voter list data • Rhode Island Current
The U.S. Department of Justice sued Rhode Island Tuesday, seeking access to personal information of registered voters. Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore previously refused to hand over the c...
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December 3, 2025 at 1:40 AM
“I’m not surprised that this Administration is confused about what it means to behave lawfully,” R.I. AG Peter Neronha says.
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Add Rhode Island to the list of states facing legal action from the Trump administration for refusing to turn over personal voter information. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/02/d...
DOJ hits Rhode Island with lawsuit over voter list data • Rhode Island Current
The U.S. Department of Justice sued Rhode Island Tuesday, seeking access to personal information of registered voters. Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore previously refused to hand over the c...
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December 2, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Add Rhode Island to the list of states facing legal action from the Trump administration for refusing to turn over personal voter information. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/02/d...
Rhode Island among 22 blue states targeted as U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to block SNAP funding for not providing data on fraud in the program. By @fischler.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/02/r...
Trump administration threatens to yank food stamps funding from Democratic-led states • Rhode Island Current
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will begin next week to block nutrition assistance funding for states led by Democrats that have not provided data on fraud in the program, Secretary Brooke Rollins ...
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December 2, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Rhode Island among 22 blue states targeted as U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to block SNAP funding for not providing data on fraud in the program. By @fischler.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/02/r...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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The Woonsocket City Council Monday authorized a $2 million payment plan to settle a longstanding dispute with Prime Healthcare over Landmark Medical Center taxes. Could this impact Prime's interest in buying two more R.I. hospitals? By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/02/w...
Woonsocket strikes $2M settlement with Prime Healthcare over Landmark Medical Center taxes • Rhode Island Current
The Woonsocket City Council has agreed to repay Prime Healthcare $2 million over the next five years for improper tax assessments of Landmark Medical Center dating back to 2015. The refund comes as Pr...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
The Woonsocket City Council Monday authorized a $2 million payment plan to settle a longstanding dispute with Prime Healthcare over Landmark Medical Center taxes. Could this impact Prime's interest in buying two more R.I. hospitals? By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/02/w...
A federal advisory panel may potentially vote on changing the hepatitis B vaccine schedule for infants when it meets Thursday in Atlanta. Rhode Island and Massachusetts are already reaffirming their commitment to the birth dose within 24 hours of delivery. rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/r-i-h...
R.I. health officials back hepatitis B birth dose ahead of federal vaccine panel meeting • Rhode Island Current
No matter what a federal advisory committee recommends later this week, the Rhode Island Department of Health on Monday reasserted the state’s commitment to preserving continued access to the hepatiti...
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December 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
A federal advisory panel may potentially vote on changing the hepatitis B vaccine schedule for infants when it meets Thursday in Atlanta. Rhode Island and Massachusetts are already reaffirming their commitment to the birth dose within 24 hours of delivery. rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/r-i-h...
New federal lawsuit challenges HUD move to defund evidence-based approach to reducing homelessness rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/12/01/n...
New federal lawsuit challenges HUD move to defund evidence-based approach to reducing homelessness • Rhode Island Current
Two Rhode Island nonprofits joined a federal lawsuit filed Monday by a coalition of municipal governments and nonprofit organizations challenging the Trump administration’s push to overhaul a key fede...
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December 2, 2025 at 12:58 AM
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Rhode Island's 2026 gubernatorial race now has six candidates, evenly divided by party as “middle of the road Republican” Aaron Guckian kicks off campaign Monday. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social
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Tall order for R.I. GOP? Aaron Guckian enters governor's race focused on moderation and compassion. • Rhode Island Current
Republican Aaron Guckian has been an opera singer, a teacher and a dental health advocate. Now, he’s ready to be Rhode Island's next governor, kicking off his campaign Monday.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Rhode Island's 2026 gubernatorial race now has six candidates, evenly divided by party as “middle of the road Republican” Aaron Guckian kicks off campaign Monday. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social
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R.I. health officials back hepatitis B birth dose ahead of Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting Thursday in Atlanta. By @j9weisman.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/r-i-h...
R.I. health officials back hepatitis B birth dose ahead of federal vaccine panel meeting • Rhode Island Current
No matter what a federal advisory committee recommends later this week, the Rhode Island Department of Health on Monday reasserted the state’s commitment to preserving continued access to the hepatiti...
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December 1, 2025 at 8:53 PM
R.I. health officials back hepatitis B birth dose ahead of Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meeting Thursday in Atlanta. By @j9weisman.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/r-i-h...
Anxious about how to pay for your winter heating bill? You’re not alone, according to the latest Ocean State Poll from the UNH Survey Center, which found roughly 78% of Rhode Islanders feel the same way about their upcoming winter heating bills.
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As winter heating costs rise, so does consumer anxiety in Rhode Island, poll finds • Rhode Island Current
A new Ocean State Poll found 78% of Rhode Islanders are worried about winter heating bills as oil and propane prices stay high amid utility rate increases.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Anxious about how to pay for your winter heating bill? You’re not alone, according to the latest Ocean State Poll from the UNH Survey Center, which found roughly 78% of Rhode Islanders feel the same way about their upcoming winter heating bills.
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‘Quiet strength’ — Sarah Beckstrom’s West Virginia hometown remembers slain National Guard member. Via @westvirginiawatch.com rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/30/r...
‘Quiet strength’ — Sarah Beckstrom’s West Virginia hometown remembers slain National Guard member • Rhode Island Current
Webster Springs community members gathered Saturday to honor West Virginia Army National Guard Spc. Sarah Beckstrom.
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December 1, 2025 at 2:24 AM
‘Quiet strength’ — Sarah Beckstrom’s West Virginia hometown remembers slain National Guard member. Via @westvirginiawatch.com rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/30/r...
Trump social media post claims to void Biden orders. By @jennifershutt.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/28/r...
Trump social media post claims to void Biden orders • Rhode Island Current
President Donald Trump said Friday he will try to reverse any law, pardon or still-in-effect executive order that former President Joe Biden signed with an autopen, though it wasn’t immediately clear ...
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November 28, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Trump social media post claims to void Biden orders. By @jennifershutt.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/28/r...
National Guard shooting suspect to face murder charge. By @jennifershutt.bsky.social & @ashleymurray.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/28/r...
National Guard shooting suspect to face murder charge • Rhode Island Current
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced Friday it has charged the man who allegedly shot two National Guard members earlier this week with first-degree murder after ...
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November 28, 2025 at 7:22 PM
National Guard shooting suspect to face murder charge. By @jennifershutt.bsky.social & @ashleymurray.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/28/r...
In any other year, the data that informs an annual report released every Thanksgiving by the Rhode Island Community Food Bank would tell the whole story about hunger in the Ocean State. By @krish-eh.bsky.social
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Rhode Island Community Food Bank delays release of its annual hunger report • Rhode Island Current
The Rhode Island Community Food Bank is postponing the release of its 2025 hunger report to late January as staff work to account for the fallout of the prolonged federal shutdown and SNAP disruptions...
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November 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
In any other year, the data that informs an annual report released every Thanksgiving by the Rhode Island Community Food Bank would tell the whole story about hunger in the Ocean State. By @krish-eh.bsky.social
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Annual free coat giveaway happening today Black Friday on R.I. State House lawn rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/27/a...
Annual free coat giveaway set for Black Friday on R.I. State House lawn • Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island’s annual Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange returns Friday, Nov. 28, on the State House lawn.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Happy Thanksgiving from Rhode Island Current!
November 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from Rhode Island Current!
Two National Guard members from West Virginia wounded in ‘targeted’ shooting in D.C. Via @statesnewsroom.com rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/26/r...
Two National Guard members from West Virginia wounded in 'targeted' shooting in D.C. • Rhode Island Current
WASHINGTON — Two National Guard members from West Virginia were in critical condition Wednesday evening after being shot near the White House in Washington, D.C., officials said. FBI Director Kash Pat...
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November 27, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Two National Guard members from West Virginia wounded in ‘targeted’ shooting in D.C. Via @statesnewsroom.com rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/26/r...
Updated: Rhode Island Energy's request to increase service charges for gas and electric customers spans thousands of pages across 21 separate documents submitted Wednesday morning to the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission for review.
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Rhode Island Energy proposes increases in customer electric and gas service charges • Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island Energy has unveiled its long-awaited request to increase service charges to customers, following a three-year moratorium imposed by state regulators. The proposal, if approved, would incr...
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November 26, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Updated: Rhode Island Energy's request to increase service charges for gas and electric customers spans thousands of pages across 21 separate documents submitted Wednesday morning to the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission for review.
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