With the fate of two safety-net hospitals in Rhode Island hanging in the balance, two separate departments of state government have launched separate, disconnected regulatory actions against Prospect Medical Holdings, the controversial California-based owner of the hospitals.
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Woonsocket Mayor Baldelli-Hunt abruptly resigns
Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt, who has proven a reliable voter-getter and a combative figure during a decade at City Hall, abruptly announced her resignation Thursday, effective immediately.
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The Public’s Radio and Rhode Island PBS plan to merge
The planned merger marks a big step in the evolution of The Public’s Radio, launched in 1998 as WRNI AM.
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The Public’s Radio and Rhode Island PBS Announce Plans to Merge
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Newport’s International Tennis Hall of Fame losing its ATP tournament
Newport’s International Tennis Hall of Fame announced today that it has lost its premier tournament: the Hall of Fame Open.
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Mayor Coogan wins re-election in Fall River, while New Bedford city council sees little change
Coogan, who beat out former mayor Sam Sutter, said he remains focused on a back-to-basics approach to governance in Fall River.
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Amo cruises to historic win in RI’s 1st Congressional District
Democrat Gabe Amo scored a victory early in the night over Republican candidate Gerry Leonard.
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Live elections coverage in R.I. and South Coast: Amo wins CD1 race
The Associated Press reports that Democrat Gabe Amo has won special election to U.S. House in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, becoming the first person of color elected to Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation. Follow for more live reporting of the Nov. 7, 2023 elections.
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Somerset approves tax cut to secure new offshore wind cable factory
At a traditional New England town meeting, Somerset voters weighed whether the Prysmian Group would still build the factory if residents rejected a $20.4 million tax break the company requested.
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CT rail expansion study sparks interest in Westerly, an area underserved by public transit
Rhode Island’s public transportation system has long been the bane of mobility advocates, who say it doesn’t meet the needs of residents. A case in point is Westerly, where it’s hard to get just about anywhere outside of walking distance without a car. Now a new study exploring the possibility of extending Connecticut’s commuter train service into southern Rhode Island is generating some buzz. A town hall-style meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, where the public can weigh in.