Category Archives: Local News
Rhode Island lawmaker proposes new fine for DUI convictions
photo by Joe King via Flickr Creative Commons PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A state lawmaker has introduced a bill that would impose a new fine on people who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs or...
Feb 11, 2019
LISTEN: Over 1300 complaints lodged against RI medical transit vendor MTM
WPRO News and the Associated Press CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) - Representative Patricia Serpa tells WPRO’s Tara Granahan that Rhode Island's Executive Office of Health and Human Services has received m...
Feb 11, 2019
Newport pushes for increase in hotel and meal taxes
The Newport Pell Bridge is seen from Jamestown. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) - Newport city councilors and the city manager are pushing for an additional 1 percent for hotel and...
Feb 11, 2019
Diallo leads Providence past St. John’s 70-56
NEW YORK (AP) - Alpha Diallo had 10 points and 15 rebounds to lead Providence to a 70-56 win over St. John’s on Saturday. Nate Watson had 18 points for Providence (14-10, 4-7 Big East Conference...
Feb 10, 2019
Lobbyists push back against proposed bottle tax increase
Photo via CNN PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo is seeking to double the state’s tax on bottles and cans. The Providence Journal reports the plan is receiving pushbac...
Feb 07, 2019
Radio station: Speaker gave more jobs to his district voters
House Speaker Nick Mattiello speaks to press after a caucus. Photo by Tessa Roy, WPRO News. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A review by The Public’s Radio has found that the number of legislative ...
Feb 07, 2019
Raimondo issues executive order to limit health care costs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo has signed an executive order aimed at curbing health care costs. The Providence Journal reports the order issued Wednesday seeks to keep health...
Feb 07, 2019
Speakman wins Warren Democratic primary for special election
Photo by Lindsey Lerner PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A university professor has defeated a former Bristol Town Council member in the Democratic primary for a special election to the Rhode Island Hous...
Feb 06, 2019
Lawmaker re-introduces animal abuse registry bill
A rescued dog at the RISPCA. Photo by Tessa Roy, WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A Rhode Island lawmaker has re-introduced a bill to create a statewide animal abuser registry. Democratic Rep. ...
Feb 06, 2019
Bail denied for man charged in 2013 Warwick City Park murder
Michael Soares, 33, charged with the 2013 murder of John “Jack” Fay in Warwick City Park, appeared in court, where he was ordered held without bail. Pool photo by Steve Szydlowski / The Pr...
Feb 06, 2019
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