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Good time bill would keep violent offenders behind bars

Good time bill would keep violent offenders behind bars

In light of recent violent crimes in the State of Rhode Island a State Senator wants to eliminate early release for violent offenders who behave in prison.


Patrick Kennedy moving out, puts home on market

Patrick Kennedy moving out, puts home on market

Former U.S. Representative Patrick Kennedy is “moving on out.” Kennedy has put his Portsmouth home on the market saying he is now “married to New Jersey.” He will maintain a part-time Rhode Island residence.


Pro-lifers: Occupiers attacked rights to free speech

Pro-lifers: Occupiers attacked rights to free speech

Pro-lifers are angry as they say occupiers assaulted their right to free speech on Thursday.


Ahlquist says she plans to stay at Cranston West

Ahlquist says she plans to stay at Cranston West

Jessica Ahlquist, the teen atheist who took on the prayer banner at Cranston High School West says she plans to graduate from Cranston West High School.


Homeless day center opens, sought by Occupy Providence

Homeless day center opens, sought by Occupy Providence

The day center for the homeless sought by Occupy Providence in exchange for a pledge to break camp in Burnside Park opened Friday in a former day care center on the city's South Side.


"Right to work" bill for teachers introduced in Senate

"Right to work" bill for teachers introduced in Senate

Senator Nicholas Kettle (R-Coventry, Foster, Scituate) has introduced legislation that would make union membership and dues optional to Rhode Island teachers.


Legislative, business leaders talk taxes in Rhode Island

Legislative, business leaders talk taxes in Rhode Island

Legislative leaders and business leaders come together to talk about whether Rhode Island should raise taxes to help balance the state's budget.


Bill proposed to stop in-state tuition for illegal immigrants

Bill proposed to stop in-state tuition for illegal immigrants

Representative Doreen Costa (R- North Kingstown, Exeter) has submitted legislation that would repeal in-state tuition for illegal aliens.


Newport seeks referendum to green-light full casino

Newport seeks referendum to green-light full casino

The Newport City Council voted to ask the General Assembly for approval to put a referendum on the November ballot to permit full casino table games at the Newport Grand slots parlor.


RIC now offering on campus car sharing program

RIC now offering on campus car sharing program

Rhode Island College is offering a car-sharing program on campus as a way to reduce parking demand and cut down on vehicle emissions.


Update: Teen atheist stops attending school, does not rule out transfer

Update: Teen atheist stops attending school, does not rule out transfer

Jessica Ahlquist, the 16-year-old Cranston West High School junior, who took on the Prayer Banner said she is not going to school for the time being.


Police on the lookout for dollar store robber

Police on the lookout for dollar store robber

Police are on the lookout for robbers who have held up 13 Family Dollar stores in Pawtucket, Providence, and Central Falls in the past year.


House committee to decide if new college can have a shot in RI

House committee to decide if new college can have a shot in RI

The House Committee on Health, Education, and Welfare heard testimony on the bill to all Neumont University to apply to open a Providence Campus.


Lawmakers and youth groups work to end racial profiling

Lawmakers and youth groups work to end racial profiling

Rep. Grace Diaz introduced the Racial Profiling Prevention Act to the House Wednesday.


School comm. refuses prayer banner debate, arguments erupt

School comm. refuses prayer banner debate, arguments erupt

Protesters on either side of the Cranston prayer banner debate engaged in heated arguments outside of Western Hills Middle School after leaving the school committee hearing.


Hummel Report: Chained In

Hummel Report: Chained In

This week for the Hummel Report The Station Nightclub Fire left many Rhode Islanders acutely aware of entrance and exit doors. This week: we have undercover video of a chained fire exit at a charter school in Cranston - with students just steps away down the hall.


Iconic Providence Arcade to undergo $7 million renovation

Iconic Providence Arcade to undergo $7 million renovation

The Arcade, billed as America's first indoor shopping center but closed for three years is about to undergo a $7 million overhaul, to reopen in the Fall combining retail and residential spaces.


Rhode Island leaders remember the late Gov. Garrahy

Rhode Island leaders remember the late Gov. Garrahy

Rhode Island leaders are remembering the late former Governor J. Joseph Garrahy, who died in Florida. He was 81 years old.


Not so smooth criminals: Police trace number to thieves

Not so smooth criminals: Police trace number to thieves

East Providence Police arrested 20-year-old Jeremy Schmidt and two juveniles after they held up a Chinese food delivery man at gun point.


Good time bill would keep violent offenders behind bars

Good time bill would keep violent offenders behind bars

In light of recent violent crimes in the State of Rhode Island a State Senator wants to eliminate early release for violent offenders who behave in prison.


Former Gov. Garrahy passes away, remembered as a legend

Former Gov. Garrahy passes away, remembered as a legend

Former Rhode Island Governor J. Joseph Garrahy has passed away. WPRO’s Buddy Cianci reports that Garrahy passed away early this morning or late last night in Florida.



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