New land bank for housing: Approved in the 2025 legislative session, the program lets RIHousing pinpoint and acquire unused properties for affordable housing, cutting land costs for developers — find out how it works.
Lawmakers net a pay hike: Rhode Island’s 113 part-time legislators saw a 2.9% boost on July 1, lifting base salaries to $20,391.97 and chamber leaders’ pay to $40,783.94, with two members opting out — find out why and how much.
Rose Island plate wins big: Rhode Island’s charity tag, emblazoned with the Rose Island Lighthouse and Newport-Pell Bridge, just earned the ALPCA Best Plate Award—the first-ever win for the state and the second straight for a lighthouse design — learn what makes it a standout.
Nurses approve three-year deal: After months of tense talks and the threat of a strike, UNAP Local 5098 members at Rhode Island and Hasbro hospitals voted Thursday evening to ratify a three-year contract with Brown University Health, securing wage increases, a lump-sum bonus, and stronger safety measures — find out what it covers.
Unlocking Rhode Island farmland: Rhode Island has lost over 80% of its agricultural land since 1940, leaving under 40,000 acres actively farmed. At a free workshop on August 19, 2025, landowners can learn how to lease property to new farmers at Ocean Hour Farm in Newport — find out how to register.
Other Rhode Island headlines this week
- Area code mix-up sparks 20-year friendship
- Yankee legend Berra played as Joe Cusano
- Rhode Island requires dorms to carry NARCAN
- Scout stops vines choking Norman Bird Sanctuary
- Charlie Marie returns with new album Signs
- Instacart reveals Rhode Islanders’ favorite ice cream
