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Officials tap unexpected $500,000 surplus in current year budget to cover cost
Judiciary Committee approves narrowed version of assault weapons bill targeting AR-15s and AK-47s; both gun-rights advocates and some gun safety groups express frustration as Senate prepares for floor vote Friday
Rhode Island joins 16 other states in a legal challenge to Trump-era wind energy restrictions, arguing the federal permitting freeze threatens coastal projects and the state’s clean energy goals
Legislation to end indoor smoking at Bally’s casinos wins unanimous support in committee, marking major step forward for worker health despite delayed implementation and industry pushback