Category Archives: Local News
Elorza vetoes measure to ban plastic bags in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The Providence mayor has vetoed a measure to reduce single-use plastic bags. Mayor Jorge Elorza vetoed an ordinance Monday, which would require retailers to charge at least 10 ...
Mar 27, 2018
State report slams utility’s response to October wind storm
Police in Narragansett direct traffic as utility crews work to restore power from a powerful October 20, 2017 wind storm. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News WPRO News A state report blames National Grid...
Mar 26, 2018
Rhode Island’s Dan Hurley agrees to become UConn’s coach
By PAT EATON-ROBB STORRS, Conn. (AP) - Rhode Island's Dan Hurley agreed to become UConn's coach, joining a team that is under NCAA investigation and fired Kevin Ollie this month after another losing s...
Mar 22, 2018
LISTEN: Transportation Chief Alviti defends storm closure decision
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The head of Rhode Island's Department of Transportation is defending a decision to shut down state government during a storm this week that eventually fizzled out. Director Pet...
Mar 22, 2018
Rhode Island ordered to hire help for UHIP applications
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A special official appointed to oversee Rhode Island's troubled benefits system has ordered the state Department of Human Services to hire more call center workers to handle fo...
Mar 21, 2018
Westerly High School introduces new badge entry security system
WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) - A Rhode Island high school has implemented a new security system that requires students to use badges to enter the building. Starting Monday, students at Westerly High School wil...
Mar 20, 2018
FCC commissioner criticizes diversion of 911 fees in Rhode Island
CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) - A representative with the Federal Communications Commission has levied heavy criticism on Rhode Island for diverting 911 fees, calling it an "enormous deception." FCC Commissione...
Mar 20, 2018
Lawmakers seek to raise the age for tobacco purchases to 21
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Two Rhode Island Democrats want to raise the legal age for purchasing tobacco products from 18 years old to 21. Rep. Teresa Tanzi introduced legislation in the House and Sen. C...
Mar 19, 2018
New bill targets fake service dogs in Rhode Island
photo by Ben & Whitney Carey via Flickr Creative Commons PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A Rhode Island lawmaker is trying to stop people from pretending their pet is a service dog. Democratic Rep. Thomas...
Mar 19, 2018
Rhode Island lawmaker withdraws proposed outhouse ban bill
Photo via Clark H/Flickr PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A Rhode Island lawmaker who introduced a bill that would ban outhouses in the state says he is withdrawing the legislation. Republican Rep. Justin Pric...
Mar 16, 2018
