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Government
Legislators Introduce Bills to Stop Tolls on Sakonnet River Bridge
Three Rhode Island legislators are sponsoring legislation that would block the placement of tolls on the new Sakonnet River Bridge, according to a State House press release Friday. ...
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Government
Anti-Toll Advocates To Visit State House, Voice Opposition
All you people who signed the petition to stop the toll on the Sakonnet River Bridge, nearly 38,000 of you, we need your help again....We are planning a trip to the State House to support...
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Government
House Approves Same-sex Marriage
Rhode Island moved one step closer to marriage equality Thursday as the Rhode Island House of Representatives voted 51 to 19 today to allow same-sex couples to marry in the state, the Leg...
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Government
SOUND OFF: Should Women Serve in Combat?
The Pentagon made a historic move Thursday when it lifted its ban against women serving in combat, according to USA Today. A 1994 restriction prevented women in the military from se...
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Government
Route 24 Ramp in Tiverton To Reopen In March
The Route 24 southbound ramp could open as early as March, according to the state Department of Transportation (DOT). The Cardi Corp. continues work to complete the Sakonnet River B...
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Government
Medical Marijuana Center Requests Change of Address
The Greenleaf Compassion Center, one of three medical marijuana centers approved by the state to open, is seeking approval for a change of location. The Greenleaf Compassion Center ...
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Government
How to Stay Warm During This Week's Extreme Cold
Colder than normal temperatures and wind chills are predicted for Rhode Island through the weekend. The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) reminds all Rhode Islanders of the...
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Government
Report Claims 'Xtreme Eating Running Amok'; IHOP, Chili's, Uno Top List
Information courtesy of the Center for Science in the Public Interest A milkshake with a slice of apple pie blended right in. A 3,000-calorie plate of pasta. A breakfast that incl...