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COMMENTARY | KAREN SANTILLI AND JOSH MILLER

Waiver proposal would help R.I. pay for housing for those with complex medical needs

The Rhode Island General Assembly is now considering legislation that would allow the state to request flexibility to direct Medicaid funds toward housing.

Gary Washburn | ON BASKETBALL

What Joe Mazzulla and the Celtics have done to turn things around is simply remarkable

The Celtics will enter Game 6 Saturday having rediscovered the confidence and fortitude that had been lost.

TRANSPORTATION

New proposal scales back RIPTA overhaul plan

This afternoon, the Senate Finance Committee is set to hear the original proposal to put RIPTA under RIDOT, as well as a new plan that would make RIDOT’s director chair of RIPTA’s board.

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RI POLITICS

Advocates urge R.I. to keep focused on social equity one year after marijuana legalization

Now that Governor McKee has nominated Cannabis Control Commission members, the Cannabis Justice Coalition is emphasizing provisions to repair the harm done by the “War on Drugs.”

RI POLITICS

The latest political news in Rhode Island

Endorsements, campaign announcements, and more leading up to the special election for R.I.’s First Congressional District

‘Team of TJs’: Johnston Little League president says fallen coach left a ‘positive’ impression on his players

Thomas May, of Johnston, R.I., coached a 9- to 12-year-old Little League team. He was one of two people who were allegedly killed by James Harrison on Wednesday.

THINGS TO DO

Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: May 26-June 2

This week: Drive-in movie time, rocking at the rooftop beer garden, beach walks, fireworks and more.

ECONOMY

In CCRI chat, Boston Fed’s Susan Collins says pause in interest rate hikes may be near

"While inflation is still too high, there are some promising signs of moderation,” the Boston Fed president said in prepared remarks for her "chat" with students and staff at CCRI on Thursday.

RI COURTS

R.I. sues manufacturers for PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ contamination

“The burden of this enormous cost should be borne by the companies who made, marketed, and sold these products at great profit, while hiding their true dangers,” said Attorney General Peter F. Neronha.

RI CRIME

Man allegedly killed mother and neighbor in Johnston, R.I., shooting, police say

James Harrison allegedly shot and killed his mother and neighbor and injured his neighbor's daughter on Wednesday before he was fatally shot by police. Authorities tried to issue him a trespass notice before the shooting.

TRAVEL | BRIAN AMARAL

A taste of Rhode Island in Los Angeles

As part of my recent voyage from Rhode Island to California on the first-ever nonstop flight to the West Coast, I checked out three restaurants in the City of Angels that have some Rhode Island ties.