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Citing patient care concerns, Butler plans permanent replacements as strike enters third week
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Thousands of Rhode Island children could lose access to things like meal programs, health insurance, and early childhood education if the Trump administration follows through on its promise to make major cuts to federally funded programs
The outlook remains uncertain in the Senate Judiciary Committee
McKee staffs up while preparing to seek re-election
The President’s rescission request targets all federal funding for public media through 2027, drawing fierce pushback from Democrats, rural lawmakers, and local stations — and prompting legal and political battles over press freedom and cultural influence
Whether it’s national, local, new or an encore, here’s what to watch this June on Rhode Island PBS
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With support from Senate leadership, Rhode Island is moving closer to ending IGT’s digital sports betting monopoly and strengthening penalties for underage online gambling — but the House remains a wildcard in both efforts
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Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner to leave cabinet post to head Ocean State 2026
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Rhode Island Senate to vote Wednesday on legislation that would save $4.6M in sales taxes on skyscraper renovation