Homeland Security says professor deported to Lebanon with US visa supported Hezbollah leader
Homeland Security officials say a doctor from Lebanon who was deported over the weekend despite having a U.S. visa “openly ...
'We have to look to alternatives': Could RI buy nuclear power to keep energy costs down?
Lawmakers are considering legislation to allow Rhode Island Energy to sign long-term contracts for nuclear power in a bid to ...
Coalition for healthy school meals will meet at the Rhode Island State House
A coalition calling for healthy school meals will have a briefing at the Rhode Island State House on Tuesday. The coalition of organizations is supporting the “Healthy School Meals for All” initiative ...
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Hundreds protest deportation of Brown professor, doctor at RI State House
On Monday evening, approximately 300 people gathered at the Rhode Island State House to protest the recent deportation of ...
Rhode Island lawmaker consider bill legalizing mobile hairstylists
A bill at the Rhode Island State House is seeking to allow "Sensory Stylists." This legislation, Senate Bill 0381, would let ...
From textiles to biotech: New technology is poised to transform Rhode Island’s economy once again
The R.I. Life Science Hub is leading development of our state’s first life science incubator, and is already generating a great return on our investment, writes House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi ...
Rhode Island doctor deported despite having work visa
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Brown Medicine doctor was deported despite having an H-1B visa. Dr. Rasha Alawieh was detained at ...
Housing costs are the top concern for Rhode Island voters, a new poll finds
The survey of 602 registered voters from advocacy group called Neighbors Welcome! RI found that 57 percent of voters believe housing is the biggest issue in the state.