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COMMENTARY | VIMALA PHONGSAVANH

Although reproductive rights are protected in Rhode Island, there’s a lot to do where abortion access is not assured

On the anniversary of the US Supreme Court decision striking down the right to an abortion, we must work to ensure a future where reproductive freedom is no longer in jeopardy.

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The latest political news in Rhode Island

Endorsements, campaign announcements, and more leading up to the special election for R.I.’s First Congressional District
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A running list of possible candidates for Cicilline’s congressional seat

Now that House Speaker Joe Shekarchi and former CVS executive Helena Foulkes have announced that they won’t run, the floodgates are beginning to open with potential candidates who suddenly see the race as winnable.
NEWPORT

Cultivating community: Newport Pride founders open city’s first Pride Center

The couple behind the Newport Out tourism website opened the city’s first Pride Center this month, the latest effort they have championed in support of LGBTQ+ residents and visitors.

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Providence Mayor Brett Smiley hopes R.I.’s Philly trip scandal hasn’t tanked plans to redevelop armory
On the Rhode Island Report podcast, Smiley said he hopes Cranston Street Armory project can still get state money, despite it not being included in the new state budget.

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Paul LeBon poised to become 16th candidate in R.I.’s First Congressional District
Woonsocket man ran for Congress in 2002 in Texas and has written a book titled “Liar Liar Cruz on Fire.”

GLOBE NH | MORNING REPORT
Indictment isn’t deterring most GOP voters from Trump, N.H. poll shows
About 48 percent of Republican-aligned voters surveyed said the former president’s federal indictment made them more likely to vote for him, according to a new UNH poll.

COMMENTARY | SUSAN GUNTER AND CAITLIN FRUMERIE
In Rhode Island, homelessness is in everyone’s backyard
Each community needs to support housing development and an ethos of inclusion. The Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness says Rhode Islanders must support programs that support all of our neighbors.

ELECTION 2022

2022 election in Rhode Island: results, news, and analysis

Rhode Island voters are deciding on Nov. 8 whether Democratic Governor Daniel K. McKee will get to serve his first full term in office, and whether the Democratic Party will retain its three-decade hold on a U.S. House seat. Follow along as the Globe Rhode Island team brings you coverage of the 2022 General Election.
See: All of the results from the 2022 R.I. general election

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Charts: Here’s how many people could be affected by the Supreme Court’s ruling on student loan forgiveness

The high court is expected to rule on President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program in the next couple of weeks and it could be a boost — or a bust — for millions of people, depending on how the court rules.

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R.I. lawmakers pass bill requiring replacement of lead pipes

The bill that passed the House on Thursday would create a lead water supply replacement program for both public and private service lines, with a requirement that all affected lines be replaced within 10 years. The Senate previously approved the bill.

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Human composting bill doesn’t survive R.I. legislative session

“I introduced the bill to start the conversation about whether natural organic reduction was right for Rhode Island,” Representative Michelle McGaw said.

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R.I. Governor McKee says he apologized to developer insulted by official’s racist, sexist remarks

On Friday, McKee provided a timeline of what happened during David Patten’s trip to Philadelphia to meet with Scout Ltd. — and largely defended his own response to the incident, which received national attention.

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Achievement First could get a decades-long lease in a Providence school. Are other charter schools next?

Mayor Brett Smiley confirmed charters could potentially move into city school buildings being shut down by the R.I. Department of Education later this month.

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R.I. Assembly approves $14b state budget, iGaming bill in end-of-session marathon

The General Assembly wrapped up this year’s legislative session with a flurry of speeches and voting, but several key pieces of legislation -- including housing, gun control, and bottle bills -- did not get a vote.

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Providence teachers agree to extend length of school day

The new contract extension was quietly negotiated with the state-controlled school district, and ratified by the Providence Teachers Union Thursday night.

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Shore access bill passes R.I. Assembly in historic step for Ocean State

The legislation draws a new line for Rhode Islanders’ constitutional rights to access the shore, but it will likely face legal challenges.

RI Political Briefs

Rhode Island political news: January 2023