New year, new laws: The RI laws that go into effect on Jan. 1
Jan 1, 2025 · Minimum wage in Rhode Island finally ended its years-long march to $15 an hour on Wednesday — one of a number of state laws that go into effect or change on the first of the …
RI lawmakers prepare to return to the Statehouse
Dec 30, 2024 · Rhode Island lawmakers will face a tougher fiscal climate when a new legislative session begins on Jan. 7 — with a looming deficit of about $300 million for the next fiscal year. …
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Notre Dame organist returns for the cathedral’s grand reopening
Dec 7, 2024 · Olivier Latry was the last person to play Notre Dame’s great instrument, on Palm Sunday 2019, the day before the fire. Latry is the cathedral’s longest-serving organist, and …
Louisiana forbids public health workers from promoting COVID, flu …
Dec 20, 2024 · An NPR investigation found Louisiana health officials told staff to stop promoting vaccines for COVID, flu and mpox, holding flu shot events or otherwise encouraging the public …
A North Providence teacher's efforts to compost and reduce food …
Oct 23, 2024 · TRANSCRIPT: This transcript has been edited for length and clarity. Luis Hernandez: Three years ago, Katharine Bowers helped establish a composting and food …
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Unfunded and unenforced environmental laws, cyber attack …
Dec 20, 2024 · A week after the state announced a massive security breach at Rhode Island’s online portal for health and public benefit programs, a lot of questions remain about who’s …