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In CVS’s home state, pharmacists in 2 retail stores vote to unionize

The union’s victories, which took place at 24/7 CVS retail pharmacy stores in Wakefield and Westerly, are the second and third unionized shops The Pharmacy Guild in the last four weeks, and the first CVS retail stores.

RI POLITICS
R.I. poised to pass gun safe-storage legislation
A Johnston woman says she would like the legislation to be named for her 16-year-old son, Dillon, who was killed with a gun that police say was not stored safely.

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Bryant University hires new business school dean
Todd M. Alessandri, who works as an associate dean at Northeastern University’s business school, will move to Bryant’s business school beginning July 22.

For Haitians who built a community in Rhode Island, dreams of returning home fade
As violence and chaos rages on in Haiti, R.I. advocates speak out.

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US Senator Reed says Netanyahu should step down
“I think there are more able people who would be dedicated more exclusively to the best interest of Israel than Netanyahu,” Reed said during the wide-ranging interview.

Colonel Oscar Perez on his first year as Providence police chiefDo we still need police officers in Rhode Island schools?Infants, toddlers face long wait for crucial Early Intervention services in R.I.The device debate: Fed up, some schools are banning cell phonesProvidence’s ‘Superman’ building could need more public funding, R.I. housing secretary says

COMMENTARY | Julie Owens and Lisa Ranglin
A marketing campaign isn’t what our small business community needs
For the thousands of business owners in the shadow of the Washington Bridge, targeted grants could provide critical funds.

COMMENTARY | REBECCA KISLAK, DAVID MORALES, KAREN ALZATE
Are R.I. millionaires paying their fair share of state taxes?
A 3 percent surtax on annual incomes above $1 million could be dedicated to public transportation, education, and child care.

POLITICS
Senate Judiciary Committee supports Medeiros as R.I.’s new child advocate
Acting Child Advocate Katelyn Medeiros is widely praised by Senate Judiciary Committee, which forwarded her nomination to the full Senate Thursday.

Weekend Forecast | Ken Mahan
It’s a great start but soggy finish for Memorial Day weekend
Saturday and Sunday are looking like the best bets for cook-outs and other gatherings, minus a few spot showers.

WEATHER
NOAA predicting ‘extraordinary’ Atlantic hurricane season
Officials said all the elements are “coming together” for multiple tropical storms to spin up in the ocean waters.

Latest Sports News

Red Sox hit with series-opening loss in return home after Brewers tag Kutter Crawford for six runs

Boys’ volleyball roundup: Lincoln-Sudbury battles back to beat Brookline in 4 sets

Girls’ lacrosse roundup: Brooke Lomasney scores winner with 8 seconds left as Peabody stuns Acton-Boxborough

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COMMENTARY | REBECCA KISLAK, DAVID MORALES, KAREN ALZATE

Are R.I. millionaires paying their fair share of state taxes?

A 3 percent surtax on annual incomes above $1 million could be dedicated to public transportation, education, and child care.

THINGS TO DO

401 Fun: The best things to do in Rhode Island, May 24-31

This week: RISD on the runway, Memorial Day festivities, Newport food, drive-in movies, and more!

RI POLITICS

Outcry over keeping police video secret has delayed passage of R.I.’s police reform bill

The R.I. Senate has not yet scheduled a vote to amend the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights, as it reviews concerns that the bill would keep some body-worn camera video from being released.

PODCAST

City by the Rising Sea: Climate change and Newport’s mansions

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, Pamela Watts of RI PBS and the Preservation Society of Newport County’s Leslie Jones discuss what’s being done to protect historic buildings that draw tourists to R.I.
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THINGS TO DO

401 Fun: The best things to do in Rhode Island, May 24-31

This week: RISD on the runway, Memorial Day festivities, Newport food, drive-in movies, and more!

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Rhode Island FC’s president is out

Rhode Island FC has replaced team president Brett Luy after just 18 months on the job, and only 10 matches into its inaugural season.

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City by the Rising Sea: Climate change and Newport’s mansions

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, Pamela Watts of RI PBS and the Preservation Society of Newport County’s Leslie Jones discuss what’s being done to protect historic buildings that draw tourists to R.I.

COMMENTARY | Jon D. Brien and Brian Leung

Preserving health care equity: R.I’.s fight to stop pharmaceutical discrimination

House Bill 7879 and Senate Bill 2725 would protect hospitals and health centers from these practices and enable them to continue providing equitable care.

FOOD & DINING

Where to eat and drink on Wickenden Street in Providence

From gourmet pizzas to one of the state’s only Uyghur restaurants, these places to eat along Wickenden Street are worth a visit.

RI ENVIRONMENT

R.I. attorney general calls for replacing coastal council, citing its handling of golf course seawall

“This is doing legal gymnastics to try to bless an end run around Rhode Island law to the detriment of Rhode Islanders,” Attorney General Peter Neronha said. “Frankly, it’s outrageous.”

RI CRIME

Former athlete sues North Kingstown, alleging coach’s ‘naked fat tests’ violated students’ civil rights

A new lawsuit filed by a former North Kingstown student and his parents alleges negligence in allowing Aaron Thomas to conduct his naked fat tests.

RI POLITICS

A bill to simplify the name change process is headed to R.I. Governor McKee’s desk

The bill, which received bipartisan support in both legislative chambers, would remove barriers and safety risks for transgender people and domestic violence survivors seeking a legal name change.

TRAVEL

Breeze Airways to double operations at T.F. Green, launch international flights out of R.I. by 2025.

The low-cost airline, which began flying out of T.F. Green three years ago, currently offers 132 weekly flights to 18 destinations. It serves more destinations than any other airline at T.F. Green.