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Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi speaks to Ocean State Media's Ian Donnis on Oct. 7, 2025.
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Politics + Justice
Politics + Justice
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Oct. 10, 2025
Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi talks state spending and, yes, the governor’s race
October 10, 2025
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Ian Donnis
The Rhode Island Board of Elections reduced fines for campaign finance violations for nine candidates within the last month.
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Elections
Elections
R.I. elections board slashes campaign finance fines in the hopes of getting scofflaws to pay up
Late fees on decades old penalties responsible for much of $6.2M balance
October 10, 2025
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Nancy Lavin
Wegovy, which is used for weight loss, requires refrigeration because it’s not shelf-stable.
Article
Health
Health
Rhode Island considers ending Medicaid coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss
October 10, 2025
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Alexander Castro
See handmade film with live musical accompaniment on cello and trumpet
Article
Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Entertainment
Rhode Island Weekend: Experimental film, local music, national comedy and ‘Angels in America’
Our picks for this weekend: experience handmade films with live music in Pawtucket, a brilliantly absurd comedian at The Vets, two standout musical performances, and a modern classic of American theater.
October 9, 2025
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Mareva Lindo
Brightstar Lottery, formerly IGT, recently notified the Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha of a 2024 data breach that exposed over 6,300 Rhode Islanders’ personal information.
Article
Economy
Economy
Rhode Island lottery tech supplier’s systems were breached in 2024. Thousands were impacted
October 9, 2025
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Christopher Shea
The late Bob Ross encouraged millions of Americans to make and appreciate art through his show The Joy of Painting, which has aired on PBS stations since 1983.
Article
Arts + Entertainment
Arts + Entertainment
Dozens of Bob Ross paintings will be auctioned to help public TV after funding cuts
October 9, 2025
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Rachel Treisman
Dolphins swim among the Vineyard Wind 1 turbines, July 23, 2025.
Article
Climate + Environment
Climate + Environment
Trump administration cuts hit three local research projects on offshore wind and wave energy
October 8, 2025
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Jennette Barnes
FILE - Joan Kennedy arrives for the premiere of a movie at the Museum of Science in Boston, Oct. 1, 1984.
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News + Culture
News + Culture
Joan Kennedy, first wife of Sen. Edward Kennedy, has died
October 8, 2025
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Michael Casey
A computer monitor displays the Sportsbook RI website, Rhode Island’s sole online source for wagering on sports games run by Brightstar.
Article
Economy
Economy
R.I.’s sportsbook market may open up to competition next year. Here’s who’s waiting in the wings
October 8, 2025
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Christopher Shea
Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi speaks with Ocean State Media’s Ian Donnis on Oct. 7, 2025.
Article
Politics + Justice
Politics + Justice
Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi on the Washington Bridge and his political future
Saying every House Speaker has a shelf life, Democrat Joe Shekarchi is considering a run for governor because ‘a lot of Rhode Islanders have asked me to run’
October 8, 2025
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Ian Donnis
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