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TEAMSTERS DEMAND RHODE ISLAND HOUSE PASS WORKER PROTECTION PACKAGE

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TEAMSTERS DEMAND RHODE ISLAND HOUSE PASS WORKER PROTECTION PACKAGE

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Legislation is Critical for Enhancing Workplace Safety, Protecting Worker Free Speech See the Story

Taxes, Fees Going up in $14.3 Billion RI Budget as Federal Relief Wanes

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Taxes, Fees Going up in $14.3 Billion RI Budget as Federal Relief Wanes

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No Kings Day Protest in Rhode Island? Here's What the Organizers Have Planned and When

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No Kings Day Protest in Rhode Island? Here's What the Organizers Have Planned and When

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The organizer for a No Kings event planned for India Point Park on Saturday anticipates a crowd of 3,000 to 5,000 people.See the Story

RI lawmakers approve minimum wage increase

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A bill to increase Rhode Island's minimum wage is inching closer to becoming law. The House and Senate voted Thursday to approve bills in their respective chambers that would bump the minimum wage to $17 an hour by 2027. The legislation (H 5029 and S 0125) was introduced by state Rep. David Bennett, D-Warwick, and state Sen. John Burke, D-West Warwick. The bills approved by lawmakers are an amended version. Their first …Wages · Providence See the Story

'No Kings' Protest Scheduled in Phoenix; Valley Worker Rescued From Trench

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From protests against President Donald Trump that are set to take place tomorrow to a trench rescue in the Valley, here's a look at some of your top stories.Donald Trump · Providence See the Story

Federal Hill's 'Al Fresco on the Hill' returns

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- Federal Hill's "Al Fresco on the Hill" returns this evening. Tonight, over 30 restaurants will be expanding their dining options to include outside seating. The event will also offer live music, artistic performances and vendors. Dining goes from 5 p.m. until 12 a.m., and runs every Saturday until September 6. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now o…Providence, Rhode Island · Providence Read Article

Nesi's Notes: June 14

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Bill seeks to allow virtual driver's ed classes in RI

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Should Rhode Islanders learning how to drive be able to take those classes online? That's the objective of a bill being considered on Smith Hill for the fourth time. "What the bill seeks to do is continue what was done during the pandemic, very successfully," said state Sen. Lou DiPalma, D-Middletown, who sponsors the bill. The measure is now in the Senate, having recently been approved by the House. If approved, it wou…Providence, Rhode Island · Providence Read Article

'No Kings' protests planned at RI State House, India Point Park

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — While protests over recent federal immigration actions have erupted in cities like Los Angeles, a broader wave of demonstrations is planned nationwide this weekend, targeting the federal government as a whole. On Saturday, June 14, the Trump administration is holding a large-scale "military parade" through the streets of Washington, D.C., to celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary. The date also coincides with Flag …Providence, Rhode Island · Providence Read Article

'They've given so much': Local illusionist brings her tricks to RI Veterans Home

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RI House OKs bills for online vehicle registration, nomination papers

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — It was another busy Thursday for Rhode Island lawmakers as the year's legislative session nears its end later this month. Among the bills approved by the House, two of them focus on allowing a process that's only done in-person to now be administered electronically. ALSO READ: All eyes on RI Senate president as assault weapons ban sits in committee Below is information about both of those bills. Online signatures …Providence, Rhode Island · Providence Read Article

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