Vol. CXXXII · No. CDLXXXIXFRIDAY, JULY 10, 2026Ocean State Edition

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Senate approves DiPalma bill creating commission to study statewide teacher healthcare plan

The Rhode Island Senate approved legislation by Senate Finance Chairman Louis DiPalma establishing an 11-member commission to study creating a statewide healthcare plan for public school teachers. The commission would analyze current costs and structures, examine best practices from other states, and assess potential cost savings, recruitment impacts, and collective bargaining implications. Teacher health coverage is currently negotiated district-by-district, resulting in coverage and cost disparities statewide.

whatsupnewp.comJUN 3, 2026
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RI House Finance approves $15.2B budget with phased millionaires tax, inspector general

Rhode Island House Finance Committee approved a $15.2 billion fiscal 2027 budget—$300 million larger than Gov. McKee's original proposal. The plan phases in a millionaires tax over three years (1% annually reaching 8.99% by 2029), generating $22 million in year one. It also allocates $1.3 million to create an inspector general's office with 12 positions to monitor state agencies for fraud and waste.

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bostonglobe.comJUN 2, 2026
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Former Rhode Island Mall property sold for $20.5M to Montreal firm

Atlantic Capital Partners sold Midland Commons, the former Rhode Island Mall site in Warwick, to Montreal-based Brasswater for $20.5 million. The power center condominium houses tenants including Dick's Sporting Goods, Burlington, and Planet Fitness along Bald Hill Road. The deal represents significant commercial real estate activity in Rhode Island's retail sector.

turnto10.comJUN 2, 2026
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Senate committee to vote Wednesday on clergy sex abuse legislation reviving claims

The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote Wednesday on legislation extending the window for childhood sexual abuse victims to sue institutions. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Mark McKenney, allows retroactive claims up to 35 years with a two-year revival window beginning July 1, 2026. The amended version addresses constitutionality concerns and preserves prior court judgments. The House already passed similar legislation following Attorney General Neronha's report identifying 72 credibly accused priests in Rhode Island since 1950.

wpri.comJUN 2, 2026
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McKee signs World Cup bar hours bill allowing extended service until 4 a.m.

Gov. Dan McKee signed legislation Friday allowing bars and restaurants to stay open until 4 a.m. during 2026 World Cup matches, with liquor service until 3 a.m. The measure permits municipal licensing authorities to grant temporary extended hours between June 11 and July 3, applying to FIFA match days only. Businesses must seek local board approval 14 days in advance. Gillette Stadium in Foxboro will host seven World Cup matches, projected to generate over $330 million economic impact for Rhode Island.

rhodeislandcurrent.comJUN 2, 2026
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Four competing inspector general bills emerge as House speaker backs narrow executive-branch scope

Four proposals to create a state inspector general are circulating at the State House, with differing scopes of authority. House Speaker Christopher Blazejewski's version, scheduled for hearings this week, limits oversight to executive agencies and explicitly exempts the legislature and courts, citing the 2004 separation of powers amendment. Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz's competing bill offers broader coverage. Gov. McKee has questioned why Blazejewski's proposal excludes the legislature from oversight.

rhodeislandcurrent.comJUN 2, 2026
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McKee Budget Amendment Cuts $500K Hospital Transition Program Despite Nursing Home Cost Savings

Gov. McKee removed $500K in funding for RIPIN's Hospital Care Transition program from his budget in a May 15 amendment, citing loss of federal Medicaid matching funds under Trump administration scrutiny. The nonprofit says the program serves 500 older adults annually and helps 75% avoid long-term nursing home stays that cost the state approximately $70K per patient. House lawmakers are considering restoring the funding with general revenue.

wpri.comJUN 1, 2026
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McKee Unveils Six All-Male Nominees for Revamped Coastal Resources Management Council

Gov. McKee submitted six nominees to the Senate for the reformed Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council on May 14, nearly three months after the March 1 deadline. The nominees include current CRMC Chair Ray Coia, three lawyers, two former lawmakers, and an entrepreneur—all men. The 2025 reform law reduced the council from 10 to seven members and requires relevant professional qualifications.

rhodeislandcurrent.comJUN 1, 2026
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McKee Nominates Michelle Reddish to Chair Cannabis Control Commission

Gov. Dan McKee nominated Michelle A. Reddish to chair the state's Cannabis Control Commission, replacing Kim Ahern who stepped down in October. Reddish previously served as the first administrator of the RI Cannabis Office starting in 2024. The nomination has been submitted to the state Senate for advice and consent.

patch.comJUN 1, 2026
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Dino Guilmette, 'Real Housewives of RI' guest, faces felony fraud and drug charges June 8

Dino Guilmette, a guest on Bravo's 'The Real Housewives of Rhode Island,' is scheduled for a June 8 pretrial conference in RI Superior Court on seven felony counts plus one misdemeanor. The charges include drug dealing (Lorazepam), conspiracy, and fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funds. A 2021 state police affidavit alleged Guilmette has ties to the New England La Cosa Nostra; charges stem from incidents dating to 2021.

providencejournal.comMAY 31, 2026
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Care New England cuts 30+ leadership jobs amid $20M budget shortfall

Rhode Island's second-largest health system eliminated more than 30 leadership and nonclinical positions to address an estimated $20 million budget gap for fiscal 2026. CEO Dr. Michael Wagner cited inadequate Medicaid reimbursement rates and rising costs as financial pressures requiring immediate action to preserve essential services.

bostonglobe.comMAY 31, 2026
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