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Politics & Justice

In a blow to Rhode Island nonprofits, U.S. Supreme Court pauses SNAP benefits for the nation

Though the group of mostly Rhode Island-based plaintiffs won a legal victory Thursday, an administrative stay seeks to give an appeals court time for review.

November 8, 2025

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Jeremy Bernfeld

Zohran Mamdani reacts as he walks on stage to speak at a mayoral election night watch party, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in New York.

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Politics & Justice

TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Nov. 7, 2025

What Trump and Mamdani share in common, plus RI Senate leaders turn out for a rival to a Senate incumbent

November 7, 2025

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Ian Donnis

Roger Williams Medical Center. State officials say temporary funding will help keep the hospital open as ownership negotiations continue.

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Health

Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals to remain open through November after deal with AG’s office

Rhode Island will allocate up to $3 million from an escrow account to support the operation of the hospitals

November 7, 2025

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Ian Donnis

A JetBlue plane seen parked at T.F. Green International Airport on Aug. 2, 2025. Jet Blue flights have yet to cancel or delay any flights in and out of Warwick due to federal travel restrictions as of Nov. 7, 2025.

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Transportation

T.F. Green sees some flight cancellations, delays as FAA imposes air travel restrictions

November 7, 2025

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Christopher Shea

Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee, a South Kingstown Democrat, will become the next chair of the House Committee on Judiciary.

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Politics & Justice

Rep. Carol McEntee moving on up as next House Judiciary chair

November 7, 2025

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Christopher Shea

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Health

As premiums spike, HealthSource RI focuses on medical necessity versus low cost

An estimated 13,000 enrollees may drop coverage by the end of the year as federal tax credits expire

November 7, 2025

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Nancy Lavin

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Immigration

Providence City Council finalizes limits on police cooperation with ICE

The new language in the ordinance would bar Providence police from complying with any federal agency’s request for assistance unless they provide a criminal warrant signed by a judge

November 7, 2025

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Christopher Shea

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Elections

Following a narrow reelection victory, Fall River Mayor Paul Coogan says he won’t seek a fifth term

Coogan narrowly defeated Gabriel Boomer Amaral this week for a fourth term, which will end in 2027

November 6, 2025

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Paul C. Kelly Campos

A sign at the Shaws in North Providence.

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Politics & Justice

Government must send full November SNAP payments by Friday, federal judge rules

The federal government says it plans to appeal.

November 6, 2025

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Isabella Jibilian

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Weekend 401

Weekend 401: Armenian food festival, all-night Bach marathon, Silkroad Ensemble and more

From a world-premiere play in Woonsocket to a 12-hour music marathon at Brown and Rhode Island’s biggest Armenian food celebration — here are our top picks for things to do this weekend across the Ocean State

November 6, 2025

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Mareva Lindo