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A federal government shutdown would have wide-ranging impacts in New England

More than 60,000 federal employees work in the region, and they could be facing halted paychecks.

E-COMMERCE
Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices, overcharges sellers
The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorneys general, including Rhode Island's Peter Neronha, are alleging the e-commerce behemoth uses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on other platforms, overcharge sellers, and stifle competition.

RI ENERGY
R.I. electric rates to increase 24% starting Oct. 1
On Tuesday, state regulators approved a pricing proposal from Rhode Island Energy, the state’s dominant electric utility, that will raise electric bills by 24 percent this winter.

RI TRANSPORTATION
Block Island Ferry canceled for fourth day, in wake of tropical storm
A service alert on the Block Island Ferry website said that “sea conditions have not improved enough” for ferry service to resume.

Rhode Island police investigating three separate homicides in Pawtucket, Central Falls, and Cumberland

RHODE MAP
Rhode Island College’s free tuition program is here
The numbers are in, and there are 207 students at RIC who started receiving free tuition at RIC through the new Hope Scholarship this fall.

WEATHER
October and leaf-peeping season get off to a dry, warm start
The next 10 days represent a much drier pattern in New England than what we've seen in recent weeks, just in time for trees across the region to complete their seasonal transformations.

GLOBE RI + RI PBS
Infants, toddlers face long wait for crucial Early Intervention services in R.I.
“The child gets on the waitlist and by the time you’re able to get them, they’re within a year of aging out,” a provider told the Globe. “And we know how critical it is to get to them in those early years.”

COLUMN | DAN MCGOWAN
Cortney Nicolato of United Way is a problem-solving leader with a bright future in Rhode Island
Nicolato, a prolific fund-raiser and a strong voice on policy, believes Rhode Island can eliminate family homelessness -- and soon.

RI BUSINESS
R.I. officials fire back at Black leaders who accuse state of discrimination in public contracting
While defending the state’s contracting system, McKee officials are now asking how one of the complaining groups has spent public dollars the state allocated to it, which the group’s attorneys call “a deflection.”

RI COURTS
Providence, Skyline eviction dispute to go to trial early next year
The trial, set for late February, would be nearly a year since the administration of Mayor Brett Smiley filed to have the Skyline group evicted for late rent payments, fire code violations, and unpaid taxes.

RI POLITICS BLOG
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US Representative Seth Magaziner, a Rhode Island Democrat, warned of the “devastating impact” that a federal government shutdown would have on Rhode Islanders.

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RHODE MAP

Rhode Island College’s free tuition program is here

The numbers are in, and there are 207 students at RIC who started receiving free tuition at RIC through the new Hope Scholarship this fall.

RI HEALTH

Latest COVID vaccine rollout facing canceled appointments, pricey insurance bills

“If you’ve had a problem finding the vaccine, stick with it. More vaccine is on the way,” the CDC director said.

Authorities request 21 days in prison for Rhode Island man charged in Jan. 6 attack

William B. Cotton, 53, of Hopkinton, R.I., pleaded guilty in June to one count of “parading, demonstrating, and picketing in a Capitol building.”

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The future of Providence, according to Mayor Brett Smiley

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Best things to do in Rhode Island this week: Sept. 22-29

This week: Surf fest, food trail, trains, alpacas, a member of Dead & Co., Jay Leno, and more.

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RI HEALTH

Some health experts say there’s a ‘concerning decline’ in HPV vaccination rates since pandemic began

The reason? People put off in-person doctor appointments, and as a result, certain preventative health measures.

RI COURTS

Providence, Skyline eviction dispute to go to trial early next year

The trial, set for late February, would be nearly a year since the administration of Mayor Brett Smiley filed to have the Skyline group evicted for late rent payments, fire code violations, and unpaid taxes.

RI BUSINESS

R.I. officials fire back at Black leaders who accuse state of discrimination in public contracting

While defending the state’s contracting system, McKee officials are now asking how one of the complaining groups has spent public dollars the state allocated to it, which the group’s attorneys call “a deflection.”

RI CRIME

Rhode Island police investigating three separate homicides in Pawtucket, Central Falls, and Cumberland

According to officials, in the span of a few hours over the weekend, two fatal stabbings and a fatal shooting occurred.

RHODE MAP

Tension brewing between Providence and Lifespan over PILOT payments

Tensions continue to flare between Mayor Brett Smiley and the state's largest health system over the lack of a deal on payments in lieu of taxes.

INNOVATOR Q&A

Co-working space geared toward Providence’s working moms plans to expand with flexible child care

Shannon Sexton Potter is the founder of UpRiseHer, a new co-working and gathering space in Rhode Island.

RI EDUCATION

Infants, toddlers face long wait for crucial Early Intervention services in R.I.

“The child gets on the waitlist and by the time you’re able to get them, they’re within a year of aging out,” a provider told the Globe. “And we know how critical it is to get to them in those early years.”

RI BUSINESS

Historic Block Island inn destroyed in fire had not been inspected by state since 2019

“The maintenance and cleaning of the hood was a factor” in causing the fire that destroyed the Harborside Inn, inspectors wrote in a report obtained by the Globe.