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Rhode Island’s ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ stands to hit her and her wealthy neighbors with six-figure bills
Rhode Island is weighing a proposal that could hit the pop star and many of her neighbors with a six-figure tax bill for ...
RI lawyer has license suspended for six months for 'incompetent' advice. Here's why.
Rhode Island lawyer Steven D. DiLibero's license was suspended for six months and a day after giving a client incorrect legal ...
Rhode Island women's basketball team announces its conference schedule; what you need to know
The Rams will play home-and-home with two of the top four teams in the league last season, including Richmond, the outright ...
IGT rebrands as Brightstar, will focus on lottery business. What does it mean for RI?
PROVIDENCE − The company born in Rhode Island as GTECH that has effectively run the state lottery under the name ...
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RI assault weapons ban bill taking heat from both sides of issue as committee vote looms
The controversial Rhode Island assault weapons ban is up for vote Wednesday afternoon in the senate judiciary committee.
Here's who Rhode Island men's basketball will face in conference play this season
Davidson, Dayton, George Washington and St. Bonaventure will host URI for single road games. That means a return to UD Arena ...
A new competition showcases RI's coast. Can you paddle from Newport to Narragansett?
Participants, including paddleboarders and kayakers, will navigate a course from Newport to Point Judith, showcasing ...
What is closed on Juneteenth in Rhode Island? Check the list
As a federal holiday, many businesses and organizations will be closed for the observance of Juneteenth, but not all. Here is ...
The oldest ice cream shop in RI opened over 100 years ago. How to get ice cream there
History of Gray's Ice Cream. According to the Tiverton Historical Society, Gray's Ice Cream was first opened in 1923 by Annie ...