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House Committee Delays Vote on Bill Reviewing CRMC Water Designations

The House Committee on State Government and Elections postponed a planned Thursday vote on H8216, legislation that would create a seven-member advisory committee to review the Coastal Resources Management Council's water type designations and climate adaptation regulations. The 11th-hour delay, confirmed by House leadership minutes before the vote, suggests potential amendments. Environmental groups oppose the bill as unnecessary interference with an under-resourced agency.

ecori.orgMAY 5, 2026
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Federal judge orders RI Hospital to provide gender-affirming records to DOJ

A Texas federal judge ruled May 1 that Rhode Island Hospital did not fully comply with a Department of Justice subpoena demanding records related to pediatric gender-affirming care. The hospital has 14 days to provide documents sought in a DOJ investigation into prescription drugs for minors with gender dysphoria. Brown University Health, which owns the hospital, is reviewing the ruling and did not comment further.

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MAY 4, 2026
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Beacon Financial Q1 profit rises 142% to $46.2M following Brookline merger

Boston-based Beacon Financial Corp., the merged entity following the acquisition of Brookline Bancorp (former parent of Bank Rhode Island), reported first-quarter profit of $46.2 million on April 29, up 142% from $19.1 million a year earlier. The bank continued integrating operations following the merger. The source text provides limited additional detail on revenue, loan performance, or integration costs.

pbn.comMAY 4, 2026
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Brown University receives $12M gift from Orlando Bravo for economics research

Brown University announced a $12 million gift from Puerto Rican billionaire businessman Orlando Bravo to support economics research. The donation created two new endowed economics faculty positions named for Bravo and is among the largest gifts ever to support economic policy research at Brown. Bravo is a 1992 Brown graduate, trustee, and co-founder of software-focused private equity firm Thoma Bravo, which manages over $183 billion in assets.

bostonglobe.comMAY 4, 2026
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Rhode Island shifts 2026 primary election to September 9

Gov. Dan McKee signed legislation moving Rhode Island's primary election from Tuesday, September 8 to Wednesday, September 9, 2026, due to concerns about insufficient time to set up over 400 polling places after the Labor Day weekend. State and local election officials requested the change, though filing deadlines remain unchanged.

turnto10.comMAY 4, 2026
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Assembly passes Middletown veterans property tax relief legislation

The Rhode Island General Assembly passed legislation on April 28 allowing Middletown to adopt a property tax exemption for honorably discharged veterans regardless of service dates. The bill, sponsored by Reps. Alex Finkelman and Terri Cortvriend, provides additional relief for 100% disabled veterans and their surviving spouses, now heading to Gov. McKee for consideration.

whatsupnewp.comMAY 4, 2026
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Poll shows Lt. Governor race tied between Matos and Loughlin

A new poll shows Republican John Loughlin in a statistical tie with incumbent Democrat Sabina Matos in the 2026 lieutenant governor race. The Opinion Diagnostics poll of 802 likely voters conducted April 13-16 carries a margin of error of ±3.5%. Matos faces three Democratic primary challengers, while Loughlin has low name recognition after being out of office for 15-plus years.

golocalprov.comMAY 4, 2026
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Brightstar Lottery extends lease, keeps HQ in Providence through 2036

Brightstar Lottery (formerly IGT) signed a nine-year lease extension with FM to remain at 10 Memorial Boulevard in downtown Providence, with an option for an additional seven years. The agreement ensures the company's global headquarters will stay in Rhode Island until at least July 2036, following state leadership efforts to retain the major employer.

wpri.comMAY 3, 2026
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Foulkes outraises McKee by $600,000 in first quarter, extends fundraising lead in governor's race

Democratic primary challenger Helena Foulkes raised $1.1 million in the first quarter of 2026, more than double Gov. Dan McKee's $490,000. Foulkes now has $3.65 million cash on hand compared to McKee's $1.3 million. Despite McKee's strongest fundraising quarter ever, Foulkes maintains a significant financial advantage heading into campaign season.

providencejournal.comMAY 3, 2026
GovernanceFree press

Rhode Island shifts 2026 primary election to Wednesday, Sept. 9 to avoid Labor Day crunch

Gov. Dan McKee signed legislation moving Rhode Island's primary election from Tuesday, Sept. 8 to Wednesday, Sept. 9 to give state and local officials adequate time to set up more than 400 polling places after the Labor Day holiday weekend. The filing deadlines remain unchanged. Election officials had raised concerns about the difficulty of setting up polls in schools, social halls, and churches on a holiday.

turnto10.comMAY 3, 2026
GovernanceFree press

Senate approves bills limiting copays for inhalers, diabetes supplies and equipment

The Rhode Island Senate approved two bills sponsored by Sen. Melissa Murray to limit insured patients' costs for inhalers and for diabetes supplies and equipment. One bill caps copays for a 30-day supply of insulin administration and glucose monitoring supplies at $25. The bills, now headed to the House of Representatives, are aimed at lowering costs for medical supplies critical for Rhode Islanders living with diabetes, asthma, and other chronic conditions.

nrinow.newsMAY 3, 2026
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