By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com
Boston area highway blocked by protesters – Associated Press
“Activists protesting what they call “police and state violence against black people” chained themselves to barriers and blocked a busy Boston area highway at the height of the morning commute.” http://bit.ly/14F3D4n
Providence police charge 2 men and seize 4 guns – Amanda Milkovoits, Providence Journal
“One man was suspected of cruising through the South Side with a gun at his side, the police say. Another allegedly sped away from police in the Wanskuck neighborhood just minutes after neighbors heard gunfire.” http://bit.ly/1IOPCPk
Aaron Hernandez murder trial judge whittling down jury pool – Associated Press
“The judge overseeing the murder trial of former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez is working to whittle down the pool of more than 1,000 potential jurors in the case.” http://bit.ly/1BxOeQH
Foolproof Brewery expands – becomes largest in RI – Nicole Brazier, ABC6
“After being in business only two years the Foolproof Brewing Company in Pawtucket is expanding again, making it the state’s largest brewery.” http://bit.ly/1Cs0nVG
Richard Godfrey steps down from Rhode Island Housing – WPRO News
“Longtime Executive Director of Rhode Island Housing, Richard Godfrey, announced he was stepping down from the agency after twenty years of service.” http://bit.ly/1yh7P8x
RI Senate leaders want to waive GED costs for some – Dan McGowan, WPRI.com
“Rhode Island Senate leaders said Wednesday none of the state’s General Educational Development students in 2014 received a fee waiver to take the exam, despite a state law that covers the cost of the test for those with a limited income.” http://bit.ly/158J1C4
3 important RI health care stories you might have missed – Ted Nesi, WPRI.com
“The end of the year is often a time when news stories that might otherwise receive a lot of attention get overlooked while people are busy with the holidays. That’s even more true in a year like 2014, when Rhode Islanders were recovering from a huge election season and preparing for new leadership.” http://bit.ly/1CcgQgk
Portrait of Lincoln Chafee presented at the State House – WPRO News
“Former Governor Lincoln Chafee said he wanted his official portrait to stand out, according to the artist Julie Gearen.” http://bit.ly/1u7aQH0
Rhode Island man files federal suit against HealthSource RI over abortion coverage – Richard Salit, Providence Journal
“A Rhode Island man is anonymously suing HealthSource RI in federal court, claiming that his Constitutional rights are being violated because if he were to obtain coverage through the health care exchange he would be forced to help pay for women’s abortions” http://bit.ly/1sDNqYG
What Does Rhode Island Lose If The PawSox Leave? – Scott MaCay & Elisabeth Harrison, RIPR
“Once again the Pawtucket Red Sox are under threat of leaving the state.” http://bit.ly/1yn5SG1
