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Jill Davidson is seeking to represent Providence City Council Ward 2.

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Elections

Jill Davidson wins Democratic primary for Providence City Council seat

The special election for Ward 2 was triggered by Helen Anthony’s retirement

November 4, 2025

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Jeremy Bernfeld

SNAP EBT information sign is displayed at a gas station in Riverwoods, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025

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News + Culture

5 things to know about SNAP in Rhode Island

Rhode Island’s SNAP program reveals sharp contrasts — from record-high enrollment to looming cuts that could deepen food insecurity

November 4, 2025

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Justin Kenny

Ted Nesi

November 4, 2025

A SNAP EBT information sign is displayed at a bakery as a shopper walks past in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.

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Politics + Justice

Plaintiffs in Rhode Island SNAP lawsuit push court to order full food aid payments

A coalition of mostly Rhode Island nonprofits and cities is urging a federal judge to require the Trump administration to issue full SNAP benefits, not the partial payments announced earlier this week

November 4, 2025

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Jeremy Bernfeld

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Climate + Environment

What’s the environmental impact of feeding our pets?

Believe it or not, there can be pretty significant carbon emissions from your pet’s food. This week on Possibly, we explain why, and show some easy ways to reduce your pet’s carbon “pawprint”

November 4, 2025

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Megan Hall

Christine Peng

November 4, 2025

Emma Mejia

November 4, 2025

As of 2024, more than a third of Rhode Island households were classified as food insecure.

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Politics + Justice

Rhode Island plaintiffs win partial victory for SNAP funding as Trump administration restarts food aid

Following a federal judge’s order in Providence, the Trump administration says it will resume SNAP payments — but recipients will get only about half of their usual benefits

November 3, 2025

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Jeremy Bernfeld