Rhode Island Current

Our content from @RICurrent is free to republish & this little Providence-bureau-that-could appreciates the many reprints and links lately.

Let's stand by and support our neighbors when they most need it."

Gov. McKee at noon presser: "I've had calls, personal calls with Hawaii a dad that has a freshman at Brown University. To everybody in the country, please send your prayers to Rhode Island. And to all Rhode Islanders, let's do what we do best ...

Our hearts are with Providence today. 💔 We have been asked to supply additional blood units to hospitals in the area & donors are urgently needed. Hospitals rely on a ready supply during emergencies. If you are eligible, please make an appointment: ribc.org/donate-blood/

📢 Dr. Bob Hackey, prof. of @PC_HSC, wrote a @RICurrent op-ed with Chloe Johnson '26 on why a new medical school won’t fix R.I.’s primary care shortage, arguing that expanding NP programs and improving clinician recruitment are better approaches. More: prov.ly/3XNvCw8

144,000 Rhode Islanders rely on SNAP for food assistance. 🫡to @CenterOnBudget, for demanding that the Trump admin. act now to ensure that these folks — & millions more nationally — have their benefits to use at the start of November! 🫡@RICurrent: bit.ly/4oyT77E

NEFAC Executive Director Justin Silverman recently spoke to @NancyKLavin at the @RICurrent about the benefits — and pitfalls — of reporting leaked information. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/10/06/an-…

Thank you @OhNoCastro @RICurrent for highlighting the work #RI needs to do to reduce child poverty. RI ranked #33 in the country- LAST in New England. @RIKidsCount @RIghtStartRI @AECFNews

Fun fact from @OhNoCastro's reporting on the continuing saga of the pending lease renewal for DCYF headquarters: It's“eviction season” for bats right now in Rhode Island. Also cute bat photo included ... rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/08/23/hav…

The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island warns that a new crime center in Providence could normalize constant surveillance and threaten privacy rights. via @RICurrent buff.ly/1Eu4jns

“The tax burden has been going up, and people are paying for these things," @MichaelPDiBiase said. "It’s time to reflect on what we are getting for that money.” Learn more about how the state is spending money via @NancyKLavin @RICurrent

NEFAC Executive Director Justin Silverman recently spoke to @NancyKLavin at the @RICurrent about policies restricting access to police body cameras. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/08/15/pol…

Congrats to @PC_HSC major Ainsley Pattie '26 on her commentary in @RICurrent. In her piece, Ainsley discusses how Rhode Island is well-positioned to fast-track health workforce training, a vital step toward addressing healthcare needs in the state. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/08/07/rho…

Rhode Island's AG joined 23 states & DC in suit against Trump admin over $6.8B in frozen funds for education initiatives, @RICurrent's @OhNoCastro reports: rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/07/14/rho…

Sidenote: Among those here includes @RISenate President @Val_Lawson. She hadn’t publicly endorsed a candidate prior to the election.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Fall River MA, Warwick RI and Tiverton RI until 7:00 PM EDT

I wonder how much Del's is making from the Rhode Island Senate today.

Lawsuit claims R.I. prison officials still denying Native American religious practices via @RICurrent rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/lawsuit… #prisonersrights #legalclinic

Thank you @RICurrent for the opportunity to share my thoughts this Father’s Day weekend! rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/06/14/com…

What a floor session it was today. When I arrived the sun was out. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/06/05/r-i…

A thin-on-details report completes the first phase of an overdue study legislative leaders and the governor want from the agency facing $32.6 million FY2026 deficit rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/05/29/rip…