No Toll Relief in Budget Sets Back Sakonnet Bridge Plan
Rhode Island House leaders did not include a toll ban in the budget proposal, signaling another setback for opponents of the Sakonnet River Bridge toll. Sen Louis DiPalma and Rep John Edwards remained hopeful, eyeing a late-session push to divert funding to a bridge maintenance fund and keep pressure on leaders to act.
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Plan to boost education funding and settle 38 Studios debt
Rhode Island lawmakers move toward an $8.2 billion state budget endorsed by House Finance Budget, increasing public schooling and higher education funding by $40 million with no new taxes. The plan omits Gov Chafee’s corporate tax cut and $15 million diversion proposal, focusing scrutiny on the loan guarantee owed for 38 Studios tied to Curt Schilling.
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B-52s Bring Chart Hits to Newport Sunset Series
The B-52s perform at Newport as part of the Sunset Music Series with hits like Rock Lobster and Love Shack. Newport native Paul Gordon joins the group on guitar and keyboard for a homecoming show, reflecting on his decades touring experience and fond memories of the band.
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Paul Gordon to perform with B-52s at Newport Yachting Center
Paul Gordon will perform with the B-52s on Friday at the Newport Yachting Center located at 4 Commercial Wharf. Gates open 5 30 p m with ticket prices from 39 50 to 69 50. More information at www NewportWaterfrontEvents com and www NewportRI com with Sunset Music Series in advanced search.
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Doctors declare obesity a disease in AMA vote
The American Medical Association votes to classify obesity as a disease affecting about 78 million adults and 12 million children. The decision aims to improve treatment access and insurer coverage, though some fear stigma and mixed private insurance responses persist.
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Hoffa Case Reopens In Oakland Township Dig For Remains
In Oakland Township Michigan FBI teams with backhoes and reporters at a half acre patch of red dirt as they probe for Jimmy Hoffa remains. Decades of tips point to farms and hidden sites with no conclusive find. Hoffa vanished July 30 1975 after meeting suspected mob links three decades ago.
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Jade Obsessions Guide Lights Newport Flower Show
The 18th annual Newport Flower Show runs Friday to Sunday at Rosecliff Newport. The Jade Eastern Obsessions theme spotlights Asian garden influence. A dragon sculpture built from plant materials by the Preservation Society of Newport County, photographed at Marble House, originally debuted at the Boston Flower Show and will be displayed at Rosecliff.
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