Rhode Island News
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Rhode Island is under a coastal flood advisory as high tides and strong winds batter Narragansett Bay, causing minor flooding in low-lying areas of Providence and Newport. Meanwhile, the state's unemployment rate drops to 3.2%, the lowest in 15 years, driven by growth in the marine trades and biotech sectors.
Political News
Governor Dan McKee signed a $13.5 billion state budget that includes free lunch for all public school students and increased shoreline resiliency funding, while vetoing a bill that would have raised the gas tax. The General Assembly is debating legislation to create the state's first supervised injection site in Providence, drawing both support and protests.
Election News
The 2026 gubernatorial race is taking shape, with Democratic General Treasurer James Diossa and Republican former Mayor Allan Fung considering runs. A ballot initiative to legalize psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic use has gathered enough signatures for November consideration.
Legal News
The Rhode Island Supreme Court upheld the state's assault weapons ban in a 4-1 decision, rejecting a challenge from gun rights groups. In a separate case, a federal judge ordered the state to improve conditions at the Adult Correctional Institutions, citing unconstitutional overcrowding.
Entertainment News
Newport's Folk Festival announces its 2025 lineup featuring Brandi Carlile and Rhode Island native Billy Gilman. Providence's Trinity Repertory Company prepares for its summer production of A Midsummer Night's Dream with an all-local cast.
Town
The Providence College men's basketball team lands a top-25 recruiting class as they prepare for their Big East title defense. The Pawtucket Red Sox (now the Rhode Island Reds) draw record crowds to their new Tidewater Landing stadium in their inaugural AAA season.
Forecast
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Today: 82°F (Providence), 78°F (Newport), coastal flooding
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Tuesday: 84°F, scattered showers
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Wednesday: 86°F, humid
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Thursday: 88°F, sunny
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Friday: 85°F, breezy
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Saturday: 83°F, chance of rain
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Sunday: 80°F, clearing skies
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From coastal flooding concerns to political debates, cultural celebrations to town milestones, Rhode Island continues to make news across the Ocean State. Stay updated on the latest developments from Block Island to Woonsocket.
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