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The Rhode Island Foundation's David Cicilline, left, poses with Ocean State Media's Ian Donnis in studio on June 2, 2026.

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One on One with Ian Donnis

‘Funding is foundational’: Cicilline says Rhode Island’s school formula needs fixing

The Rhode Island Foundation CEO says fixing the state’s school funding formula is urgent for students, the economy and Rhode Island’s future

June 3, 2026

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Ian Donnis

R.I. House Speaker Joe Shekarchi confers with fiscal adviser Sharon Reynolds during the budget vote on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

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Politics + Justice

Shekarchi’s Supreme Court bid faces Ethics Commission review

The case could test whether Rhode Island’s revolving door law applies to appointments to the state’s highest court

June 2, 2026

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Ian Donnis

Chloe the Goldendoodle is the dedicated therapy dog for the Middletown Library. She's laying down on a purple blanket while a young person reads a book to her. An adult is giving her skritches because she is a good girl.

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Library Spotlight

‘Cook the book,’ craft a donut, read to a therapy dog and more at Middletown Public Library

From a workshop on vegetable gardening to a look at the role of women and their wardrobes in the American Revolution, here’s what’s going on this month at the Middletown Public Library

June 2, 2026

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Mareva Lindo

Carbon pollution from cows tends to be high for both beef and dairy cows because cows burp up a powerful greenhouse gas: methane.

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Climate + Environment

What creates more carbon pollution: beef or dairy?

We talk a lot about the carbon pollution that comes along with eating beef, but this week on Possibly we’re asking: what about eating dairy? How do they compare?

June 2, 2026

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Nat Hardy

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Rose Wheeler

June 2, 2026

Portsmouth’s Katie Brandt speaks at a 2018 conference.

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Health

Portsmouth caregiver shares hard-won advice for families facing brain disease

Katie Brandt became a full-time caregiver at 29. Now, she’s helping Rhode Island families understand what comes after an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis

June 1, 2026

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Luis Hernandez