Vol. CXXXII · No. CCLXXVISUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026Ocean State Edition

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Boston Globe: RI lawmakers weigh millionaires tax as federal cuts threaten $400M in funding

Rhode Island faces an estimated $400 million loss in federal Medicaid and SNAP funding following Congress's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." More than 10,000 residents have lost health coverage after enhanced premium tax credits expired. The General Assembly is considering a 3% surtax on the top 1% of earners (households above $640,000 taxable income), estimated to generate $203 million annually according to the Institute on Taxation & Economic Policy, writes Economic Progress Institute head in Boston Globe commentary.

bostonglobe.comMAY 21, 2026
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Bally's wins RI's second online sportsbook license, ending six-year single-operator market

Rhode Island Lottery selected Bally's Corporation to operate the state's second licensed online sportsbook, ending IGT's single-operator market since 2019. Bally's, which already operates RI's two physical casinos in Lincoln and Tiverton, is expected to launch in November when IGT's exclusivity period expires. The company will collect the full 49% operator revenue share as both digital platform and physical sportsbook rights holder, representing a significant revenue shift from its current 17% share.

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bettorsinsider.comMAY 21, 2026
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Matunuck Oyster Bar targets fall 2026 reopening after May 2025 fire destroyed restaurant

Matunuck Oyster Bar owner Perry Raso announced plans to reopen the original South County restaurant location by fall 2026, with inspections targeted for completion by August 31. The timeline comes one year after a May 20, 2025 fire destroyed the restaurant days before Memorial Day weekend. Raso opened a temporary tent location in July 2025 after state legislators passed the "Take it Outside" law, and raised over $400,000 in community support to sustain operations during rebuilding.

turnto10.comMAY 21, 2026
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Texas federal judge orders Rhode Island Hospital to produce transgender records for in camera review

Chief Judge Reed O'Connor of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ordered Rhode Island Hospital to produce transgender youth medical records for sealed, in-camera review by midnight Monday, despite a Rhode Island judge having quashed the DOJ subpoena days earlier. Rhode Island's Office of the Child Advocate sought emergency relief from the First Circuit to block the transfer. The hospital said it would comply with redacted records, citing DOJ agreement not to require sensitive personal health information.

rhodeislandcurrent.comMAY 20, 2026
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Federal court in Boston appoints special counsel to investigate DOJ attorney conduct in RI immigration case

The U.S. District Court in Rhode Island appointed a special counsel to investigate alleged misconduct by a senior Justice Department attorney in an immigration case, a rare step designed to ensure accountability when other federal courts have faced stonewalling. Legal experts say the move reflects federal judges' frustration with DOJ's conduct during the Trump administration, including misleading representations and refusal to comply with court orders.

abc17news.comMAY 20, 2026
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Rhode Island residents file lawsuit over sewer collapse, claim city stonewalled damages

Anne Bergeron filed suit against Providence nearly a year after a July 2025 sewer main collapse on Blackstone Boulevard flooded multiple homes with raw sewage, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage. Bergeron and neighbors say the city has offered no communication or compensation. She cites a March 2025 city infrastructure report showing over 60% of Providence's system is failing, arguing the city is avoiding responsibility. At least five homes were severely impacted.

turnto10.comMAY 20, 2026
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880,000-Gallon Sewage Spill Closes Key Rhode Island Shellfishing Waters, Devastating Industry

A May 4 sewage spill in East Providence released 880,000 gallons of wastewater into Narragansett Bay, forcing the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management to close shellfishing area 16E, one of the state's most productive quahog beds. Fishermen report the area is three to four times more productive than other accessible waters. The closure represents mounting financial losses for Rhode Island's quahog industry.

newenglandnewspress.comMAY 20, 2026
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Aspen Aerogels Begins Staged Restart of East Providence Manufacturing Facility

Aspen Aerogels, Inc. announced it is initiating a staged restart of its East Providence, Rhode Island manufacturing facility following an April 8 incident. The company completed comprehensive mechanical, operational, and safety reviews with multiple government agencies before beginning the phased production ramp. Fully restoring the plant's capabilities will take time, and Aspen continues to leverage external manufacturing partners while investigating the incident.

stocktitan.netMAY 20, 2026
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Windmoeller & Hoelscher Completes $13M Rhode Island Facility Expansion

Flexible packaging equipment supplier Windmoeller & Hoelscher Corp. completed a major expansion of its North American headquarters in Lincoln, Rhode Island, more than doubling warehouse capacity and significantly increasing office space after two years of construction. The facility now employs nearly 100 people, a 20% increase over two years, and features photovoltaic panels expected to generate most of the building's electricity needs, supported by federal funding and a Rhode Island Renewable Energy Fund grant.

canplastics.comMAY 20, 2026
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GAMG Advances $92 Million Pawtucket Memorial Hospital Redevelopment for Housing

Global Asset Management Group announced a major milestone in its $92 million acquisition and redevelopment of the former Memorial Hospital campus in Pawtucket, with deed restriction amendments now clearing the way for final design and planning. The 386,404-square-foot property on 7.68 acres will be developed into a mixed-use residential community focused on affordable housing and veteran housing.

prnewswire.comMAY 20, 2026
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Rhode Island Completes $221 Million General Obligation Bond Sale with Strong Demand

Rhode Island successfully completed a $221.36 million General Obligation Bond sale on April 7, 2026, with strong credit ratings from Fitch, Moody's, and S&P. The bond issuance featured historically low interest spreads and robust investor demand, enabling the state to finance housing, infrastructure, and community investments. The sale was supported by multiple underwriters including Cabrera Capital Markets, BofA Securities, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and Raymond James.

app.govly.comMAY 20, 2026
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