A wide-ranging climate bill that requires Rhode Island to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 was signed into law Saturday by Gov. Daniel McKee.… MORE
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Cities win immigration policing dispute with US government
The U.S. Department of Justice has dropped its challenge to a court decision that said the federal government could not force two Rhode Island cities to turn local police into federal immigration agents.… MORE
Massachusetts vehicle inspection system down another week
The Massachusetts motor vehicle inspection system is expected to remain down for another week, prompting state officials to give drivers with expired March stickers a grace period to obtain an up-to-date sticker, officials said.… MORE
Lt. Gov. – designee Matos in one of her last city appearances
Saying that it might be her final appearance as President of the Providence City Council, Sabina Matos on Friday attended a mayoral announcement about the resumption of pandemic – caused outdoor dining and other activities. … MORE
Outdoor dining in Providence to become “supercharged”
Mayor Jorge Elorza promises a “supercharged” experience when outdoor dining resumes this spring for a second year, due to the distancing concerns prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. … MORE
Top state official will take over, review hospital agency
Gov. Dan McKee is appointing a top administration official to take charge of the state agency that operates a hospital that has come under scrutiny from disability advocates. … MORE
Gary Bimonte, co-owner of revered Connecticut pizzeria, dies
Gary Bimonte has died after a life in which he became a third generation co-owner of the landmark Connecticut pizza shop Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana. … MORE
Boston Marathon may ask athletes for negative virus tests
Participants in this year’s Boston Marathon may be required to show proof of up to two negative COVID-19 tests before the race even if they have been vaccinated, the Boston Athletic Association said Wednesday.… MORE
Police chief in Massachusetts fishing city retiring
The police chief in New Bedford, Massachusetts is retiring. … MORE
15 arrested for unemployment benefits fraud
Fifteen Rhode Island residents have been charged with defrauding unemployment insurance programs tied to federal COVID-19 relief funds. … MORE
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