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How Rhode Island finally pushed a partial assault weapons ban over the finish line

Gun Laws · Providence

How Rhode Island finally pushed a partial assault weapons ban over the finish line

Coverage: 21 sources

Hall of Fame Open to feature highest purse at WTA 125 level

Maria Sharapova · Newport

Hall of Fame Open to feature highest purse at WTA 125 level

73% Left coverage: 11 sources

Women’s professional tennis returns to the International Tennis Hall of Fame next week with the highest purse at the WTA 125 level. Both the men’s and women’s tours will have tournaments at the Hall of Fame Open, with both the…See the Story

Pillen Announces Interim Director of Nebraska Economic Development

Providence, Rhode Island · Providence

Pillen Announces Interim Director of Nebraska Economic Development

Coverage: 5 sources

LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen on Thursday See the Story

Taylor Swift’s Fourth of July Party Era Was a Pop Culture Masterpiece, and I Miss It

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

Bring back Swiftmas in July! Taylor Swift/Instagram Taylor Swift July 4th weekend with her girlsNEED TO KNOWTaylor Swift was, for years, known for her celebrity-studded Independence Day partiesBut in recent years, she's been more private on social media, leaving the rest of us to ruminate on what the pop star might be up to on the Fourth of JulyThis year, we hope she's having fun — but we also hope she brings the inflatable swan back at some poi…Selena Gomez · Rhode Island See the Story

Police: Burrillville Man Pointed Gun in Officer's Face

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

BURRILLVILLE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Burrillville man is facing several charges after he allegedly pointed a loaded gun at police officers Thursday morning. Police said three officers responded just after 8:30 a.m. to a report of gunshots at a home on Tarkiln Road. Nicholas Smith, 40, answered the door and immediately confronted the first officer he saw and pointed a 9mm handgun within inches of her face, according to police. The officer pushed Smith's…Burrillville · Burrillville See the Story

Residents invited to hear about major East Avenue residential project

PAWTUCKET – A major mixed-use project, proposed to bring 77 housing units and commercial units to a pair of properties along East Avenue, is headed to the Pawtucket City PlanningPawtucket · Pawtucket Read Article

Letters: A healthy budget for Richmond

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A healthy democracy depends on engaged citizens. Passionate voices are a vital part of local government. We must also share a responsibility and willingness to look beyond slogans in order to collaborate on practical and long-term solutions.Richmond, Rhode Island · Richmond Read Article

Letters: See you under the footlights

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

“What is your favorite line in the play?” she asked. I stepped into character and said, “If I had to do something to him, I’d cry like a baby.” She laughed and said, “I like that one too. When asked…Westerly · Westerly Read Article

Local tourism slumps under Trump, highlights of the 2025 RI legislative session, and more - TPR: The Public's Radio

In the 2025 Rhode Island General Assembly session, lawmakers passed a major gun law and numerous bills tackling housing and healthcare. We’ll look into what legislators achieved and failed to get done, as well as what to expect in 2026. Also, Trump administration policies are scaring off tourists. Hotels have higher than normal vacancies, and restaurants are closing on certain days due to low traffic. What kind of summer season will we have this…Housing · Providence Read Article

What Is the Taylor Swift Tax About in the United States?

And in Rhode Island things: the House of Representatives of that state of the United States seeks to create a new tax on luxury properties or mansions — whose value is one million dollars or more — and... What does Taylor Swift have to do with it? Aaaaaah, this bill to tax unoccupied real estate was named the “Taylor Swift tax” because the singer owns (since 2013) a luxury house known as High Watch. Taylor Swift/Photo: Getty Images And the thing…Taxes · Rhode Island Read Article

Bill Ackman On His Pro Tennis Debut: ‘I’m Peaking Next Week’

The billionaire investor tells FOS his debut at the Hall of Fame Open in Newport is his chance to become the oldest person to earn ATP points.Tennis · Newport Read Article

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