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

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Rhode Island sues Kalshi and Polymarket over alleged illegal sports gambling

Attorney General Peter Neronha filed a 32-page complaint in Providence County Superior Court alleging that prediction-market operators Kalshi and Polymarket are conducting sports betting while evading state gambling laws. The platforms' sports-related "event contracts" are functionally no different from traditional sports betting, the complaint argues. Kalshi preemptively filed its own federal lawsuit the same day, arguing it is subject only to federal derivatives-trading regulations.

wpri.comMAY 28, 2026
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Care New England Cuts 30+ Leadership Jobs Amid $20M Budget Gap

Care New England Health System is eliminating over 30 leadership and nonclinical positions, citing unprecedented economic challenges from inadequate Medicaid reimbursement, rising labor costs, and uncompensated care needs. The health system faces a $20 million budget shortfall in fiscal year 2026. CNE operates Kent County Memorial Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Butler Hospital, and Providence Center.

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pbn.comMAY 28, 2026
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AG Neronha sues Kalshi and Polymarket over alleged illegal sports gambling

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha filed suit in Providence County Superior Court May 21, alleging that prediction-market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket conduct unlicensed sports betting via "event contracts." Neronha argues they evade state gambling laws. Kalshi countersued in federal court the same day, claiming exclusive federal jurisdiction under derivatives regulation. The lawsuits mirror disputes in other states over prediction markets.

bostonglobe.comMAY 27, 2026
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Care New England eliminates 30 jobs, cites $20M budget gap

Care New England is cutting more than 30 leadership and non-clinical positions in response to a $20 million budget shortfall. President and CEO Dr. Michael Wagner cited inadequate Medicaid reimbursement rates, rising labor and supply costs, and increasing uncompensated care as drivers of the layoffs. The hospital network, which includes Kent Hospital, Women and Infants, Butler Hospital, and The Providence Center, will offer assistance to affected workers.

turnto10.comMAY 27, 2026
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Electric Boat partners with North Kingstown High for machinist training program

Electric Boat has launched a partnership with North Kingstown High School offering students a hands-on machinist manufacturing defense program. The CCRI-based curriculum addresses staffing shortages in the defense industry, with some seniors already employed at Electric Boat while finishing high school. The program provides students direct career pathways into the manufacturing sector as Electric Boat continues hiring to meet production demands.

turnto10.comMAY 27, 2026
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Greater Providence Chamber president opposes McKee millionaires tax on '10 News Conference'

Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce President Laurie White argued against Gov. McKee's proposed millionaires tax, warning it would raise tax rates by 50% and trigger out-migration from Rhode Island. White said Rhode Island is currently benefiting from in-migration from Massachusetts residents fleeing that state's surtax, and suggested the state should focus on controlling spending growth rather than raising taxes on high earners.

turnto10.comMAY 27, 2026
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Rhode Island Lottery awards Bally's tentative license for second online sportsbook

The Rhode Island Lottery on May 8 tentatively awarded Bally's Corp. a five-year license to operate the state's second online sportsbook, ending the single-operator market in place since 2019. Bally's, which already operates Rhode Island's in-person sportsbook, was selected over competitor Rush Street Interactive. The digital platform could launch as soon as late November pending final approval.

rhodeislandcurrent.comMAY 27, 2026
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Federal judge halts Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission license lottery amid lawsuit

A federal judge ordered Rhode Island's Cannabis Control Commission to pause its retail license lottery and application process following a legal challenge. Lawmakers are now considering legislation to "course correct" the state's recreational cannabis rollout, which legalized marijuana in 2022. The proposed changes would amend parts of the state's cannabis law to restart the stalled licensing process.

wpri.comMAY 26, 2026
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Monsanto to pay Rhode Island minimum $25M, up to $62.5M for PCB pollution

Monsanto Company and its affiliates will pay Rhode Island at least $25 million under a settlement resolving state claims of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) contamination in waterways and natural resources. The total payout could reach $62.5 million depending on indemnity litigation outcomes, with funds directed to cleanup and resource preservation.

ecori.orgMAY 26, 2026
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Rhode Island unemployment rises to 4.5% in April, third highest in New England

Rhode Island's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate climbed to 4.5% in April from 4.7% in March, according to the state Department of Labor and Training. The rate remains above the national 4.3% and marks the third highest in New England, with the state's jobless rate exceeding the regional average for ten consecutive quarters.

pbn.comMAY 24, 2026
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Portsmouth shoreline reopens to shellfishing after 50 years, but industry faces decline

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management reopened a 462-acre Portsmouth shellfishing area for the first time since 1975 after water quality improvements from infrastructure investments. However, longtime quahoggers warn the state's shellfish industry is collapsing, with harvests at record lows and active boats declining from 2,000 to approximately 10, threatening Rhode Island's $315.6 million seafood industry.

turnto10.comMAY 24, 2026
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