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STORY OF THE WEEK: More than 12 years after the mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, an assault weapon bill last week had made more legislative progress in Rhode Island than ever before. Now, …
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By IAN DONNIS
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6/25/25
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In December, the First Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Rhode Island's truck-only tolls are permissible, but the caps added to the 2016 law to protect local businesses are illegal. Accordingly, …
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By CHRIS MAXWELL
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6/25/25
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6/25/25
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Rhode Island has long championed personal freedoms, including the right to
religious expression. However, a troubling trend has emerged: an increasing number of
parents are claiming …
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By James Florio Jr., MBA, MHA
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6/25/25
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6/25/25
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In a flurry of activity, the General Assembly finished its 2025 legislative session Friday night, passing many bills that will affect thousands of Rhode Islanders in the years to come.
Among …
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6/25/25
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To the Editor:
Bob Sweeney seems to suggest that there is a moral equivalence between the National Guard and Marines deployed to restore law and order in Los Angeles and the rioters and …
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6/18/25
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To the Editor:
As I turn 75, I have a wealth of wisdom that I didn't possess many years ago. I was baptized on the Fourth of July and have always kidded that I am, therefore, a …
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6/18/25
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To the editor:
We're approaching the beginning of a new summer, and the end of another state legislative session. So much of how we live life in our community is shaped by what happens in these …
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6/18/25
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When a child is facing a mental health crisis, time to address it is of the essence. We never think about what we would do in that situation as parents until it’s staring us right in the face, …
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By DAWN ALLEN
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6/18/25
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6/18/25
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Wow! a twofer ... Career and Technical Education and Guns in Schools: Two of my favorite topics in one issue of the Herald.
Not all roads lead to college. As a career and technical educator, …
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By JOSEPH H. CROWLEY
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6/18/25
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For the fifth consecutive legislative session, a bottle tax bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. This year, sadly, two of the primary legislation’s sponsors are Warwick’s own …
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By NICK FEDE Jr., JACKIE MANCINI and ROBERT SWARTZ
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6/18/25
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6/18/25
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Gaspee Days bring about the beginning of summer with a festive, patriotic flourish and an intensely local celebratory energy that you should experience at least once if you live in Rhode Island.
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6/18/25
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To the Editor:
With National Guard and Marines being deployed in downtown Los Angeles, the scene is now ripe for serious and possibly fatal incidents. These demonstrations could spread to other …
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6/11/25
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To the Editor:
The Coast Guard is planning to eliminate many navigational buoys in Narragansett Bay, including the Patience Island Lighted Bell Buoy 8 between Patience Island and Warwick Point. …
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6/11/25
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6/11/25
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To the Editor:
It is with a sense of hope and great relief that I extend my appreciation to the Rhode Island House of Representatives for its courage in helping to pass H 5436A last …
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6/11/25
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Rhode Islanders searching for a home in today’s housing market experience a cruel game of musical chairs. With too few homes available to rent or buy, wealthier families who can win a bidding …
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By CLAUDIA WACK
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6/11/25
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