Rhode Island’s new housing laws: Five bills signed this session ease zoning rules, speed up e-permitting, and open the door for townhomes, mixed-use developments, and smaller multifamily homes — learn what’s coming.
Rhode Island menopause accommodations: Rhode Island now requires employers to offer reasonable accommodations for menopause symptoms—becoming the first state to mandate such protections under its Fair Employment Practices Act — learn what this means for working women.
Rhode Island’s health care triumph: The Ocean State ranks second nationwide in WalletHub’s latest study with low out-of-pocket costs, broad insurance coverage and strong outcomes — find out what propelled its ranking.
Gas prices stay low: Rhode Island’s average pump price dipped to $3.01 and Massachusetts to $3.04, both under the national average as inventories run high — find out what’s keeping costs down.
RIPTA slashes 86% of routes: To cover a $10 million deficit, the agency plans cuts on 58 of its 67 bus lines—eliminating weekend runs, trimming weekday frequencies, and axing key park-and-ride connections — find out what this means for your commute.
Other Rhode Island headlines this week
- Rhode Island reveals eight breathtaking towns
- 10+ RI beaches welcome dogs this summer
- Route 37 improvements are underway
- Hunger hits new high—support R.I. Food Bank
- Starry Nights Cinema screens kids’ short films
- Burrillville defeated Coventry for Little League crown
