Vol. CXXXII · No. CCLXXVIIIMONDAY, MAY 25, 2026Ocean State Edition

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Rhode Island finalizes $12 million settlement with Deloitte over RIBridges cybersecurity incident

Rhode Island finalized a $12 million settlement with Deloitte Consulting LLP on April 24, resolving issues from the December 2024 RIBridges cybersecurity breach. The agreement includes $12 million in direct financial recovery plus $6 million for system enhancements and ongoing support services to secure critical state benefits systems. Governor McKee stated the settlement protects taxpayer interests while ensuring continuity of essential IT infrastructure.

app.govly.comMAY 1, 2026
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Rhode Island senators introduce bill creating dedicated RIPTA funding through vehicle inspection fees

Rhode Island legislators introduced Senate Bill 3013 and House Bill 8369 to establish dedicated funding for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority by dedicating $10 from each vehicle inspection to RIPTA starting in 2027. The legislation responds to RIPTA's largest service cuts in history last year, which eliminated over 113,000 annual service hours and caused monthly ridership to drop by 125,000 trips.

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MAY 1, 2026
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Citizens Bank Faces Class Action Lawsuits After Data Breach in Providence Federal Court

Two class action lawsuits were filed in US District Court in Providence on Wednesday following a Citizens Bank data breach affecting a few thousand customers. Plaintiffs Jillian Russell Hauser of Ohio and Lorien Hansford of Maine allege the Providence-based bank was negligent and breached implied contracts after a third-party vendor incident exposed customer names, addresses, and account numbers. Each lawsuit seeks damages exceeding $5 million. Citizens said there is no evidence of unauthorized access to its network and affected customers will be contacted directly.

bostonglobe.comAPR 30, 2026
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Dominican National Sentenced to 78 Months for California-to-Rhode Island Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

Nelson Reyes Luciano, 41, was sentenced in US District Court in Providence to 78 months imprisonment for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy that involved shipping 10 parcels of cocaine and fentanyl to Rhode Island through two private commercial mail carriers. Over six weeks beginning in February 2022, Reyes Luciano shipped multiple packages from California to the home of co-conspirator Rosangeles Bueno in Providence. Investigators seized approximately eight kilograms of cocaine and 2.2 kilograms of fentanyl. Reyes Luciano pleaded guilty in December 2025 to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine.

fallriverreporter.comAPR 30, 2026
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R.I. Commerce awards $623K in job creation incentives to Solid State Marine, others

R.I. Commerce Corp. awarded $623,202 through Qualified Jobs Incentive Tax Credits and Innovation Vouchers. Solid State Marine received $548,202 in credits over 10 years for relocating manufacturing and engineering from Massachusetts to Pawtucket. The awards support job creation, innovation, and development across Rhode Island's economy.

pbn.comAPR 30, 2026
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Paolino Properties sells Tesla-leased Providence site for $14M to national investor

Paolino Properties sold its 333 Adelaide Avenue property, fully leased to Tesla, for $14,037,910 to MDC Coast 25 LLC. The transaction in Providence's South End reflects strong net-lease investment demand and Tesla's role as a commercial anchor since arriving. Joseph Paolino cited the project as a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization.

golocalprov.comAPR 30, 2026
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Teknor Apex partners in $87.8M industrial software fund with OSS Ventures

Pawtucket-based Teknor Apex is partnering in a 75-million-euro ($87.8 million) investment fund with Paris-based OSS Ventures to scale industrial software companies across North America and Europe. Teknor will act as the regional industrial anchor and become the first U.S. manufacturer to invest in and deploy OSS portfolio software at scale. OSS is opening a Boston office.

pbn.comAPR 30, 2026
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2,500 Rhode Island Hospital Teamsters ratify three-year contract with wage, benefit gains

Over 2,500 Teamsters Local 251 members at Rhode Island Hospital ratified a three-year agreement maintaining Teamsters health care, layoff protections, and adding FSA benefits. The contract includes higher wages, stronger seniority rights, and improved tuition assistance. Rhode Island Hospital is the state's largest private employer. Local 251 has represented workers there for over 30 years.

prnewswire.comAPR 30, 2026
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Smokey Bones closes Warwick location as chain navigates Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Smokey Bones' Warwick restaurant closed permanently on April 28, according to a posted notice. No reason was shared. The closure follows the barbecue chain's Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in January. The shutdown marks a retail/dining vacancy in Rhode Island's commercial landscape.

turnto10.comAPR 30, 2026
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R.I. launches second round of AnchorHome first-time homeownership program

Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa announced the second round of RI AnchorHome, a program offering affordable mortgages for first-time homebuyers. Nearly 60 families closed on homes in the first round. The initiative, launched in December 2025, aims to expand homeownership access amid inflation and low inventory. One beneficiary purchased a Warwick home for ~$400,000.

bostonglobe.comAPR 30, 2026
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Governor McKee submits $1 billion energy relief budget amendment, revises solar program

Governor Dan McKee has submitted a budget amendment finalizing his $1 billion energy relief plan, which includes a revised Virtual Net Metering program for large-scale solar projects. The new proposal will save ratepayers up to $258 million over five years while offering developers a voluntary compensation structure at $0.19/kWh with a 2.75% annual escalator. The amendment also clarifies the state's approach to incorporating lower-cost nuclear and larger-scale hydropower to reduce Renewable Energy Standard costs.

governor.ri.govAPR 30, 2026
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