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Rep. Magaziner criticized for touting Rhode Island defense wins after voting against Pentagon funding bill

A conservative news site and GOP critics accuse Magaziner of hypocrisy for celebrating $39 million in Rhode Island defense projects included in a bill he opposed — but his campaign says he rejected it over anti-abortion provisions

October 21, 2025

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Ian Donnis

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Education

From deep sea to determination: URI ocean engineer on recovery, resilience, and remote exploration

After a life-altering ski accident, University of Rhode Island researcher Jake Bonney is charting a new course in ocean engineering — pioneering remote ROV operations and inspiring others through his comeback story

October 21, 2025

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G. Wayne Miller

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee listens during a State House press conference on Tuesday, Oct. 21, announcing how the state will spend the first $81 million out of a $120 million housing bond approved by voters in November 2024. The chair next to McKee is empty while House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi speaks at the podium.

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Elections

McKee faces lowest approval rating among state governors in Morning Consult survey

October 21, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

Two North Atlantic right whales photographed by the NOAA’s Northeast Fisheries Center aerial survey team in May 2016.

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Climate & Environment

North Atlantic right whale population grew by 2% in 2024

October 21, 2025

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Nora Saks

October 21, 2025

Weekend 401

October 21, 2025

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Climate & Environment

What should you do when you see spotted lanternflies?

Spotted lanternflies have been hopping around Rhode Island this year. Maybe you’ve been told to squish them when you see them. But why? This week on Possibly we’re taking a closer look at our new insect neighbors

October 21, 2025

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Andrea Li

Cannabis Control Commissioners seen during the panel’s monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. Left to right are Robert Jacquard, Chairperson Kimberly Ahern and Layi Oduyingbo.

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Economy

New R.I. cannabis retail licenses could be ready by May 2026. Not soon enough for some applicants

Applicants who’ve already navigated local approvals object to 60-day window state regulators tacked on to timeline

October 21, 2025

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Christopher Shea

The minimum wage is among the issues coming up at the Statehouse this year.

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Economy

Hey, big spender: Rhode Island tops U.S. in government costs, police and fire spending

The Ocean State ranks first in general government administration and near the top for public safety spending, while correctional overtime continues to drive costs higher, according to a new RIPEC report

October 20, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

In this image captured from video, Nicholas Rossi, left, appears in a Salt Lake City court, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, for his sentencing hearing on a rape conviction. To his right is MacKenzie Potter of the Salt Lake Legal Defender Association.

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Politics & Justice

Rhode Island man arrested in Scotland and convicted of Utah rape gets at least 5 years in prison

October 20, 2025

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Hannah Schoenbaum