Following the news from Rhode Island

Provided by AGP

AGP Executive Report

Last update: 9 hours ago

Fed Shake-Up: Jerome Powell’s Fed chair term officially ended May 15, and his “six-word” warning about how markets get treated in policy is already rattling Wall Street as Kevin Warsh steps in. Rhode Island Outdoors: Skip the steep hike—try the Washington Secondary Rail Trail instead: 19 paved, mostly flat miles from Cranston toward Coventry. Local Health Spending: Medicaid bills keep climbing in Rhode Island towns—North Kingstown’s alcohol and drug treatment claims hit $2.62M in 2024, while North Providence’s overall state-agency-coded services rose 8.7%. Shellfish Update: After sewage-related closures, Rhode Island’s Lower Providence River Area 16E reopens to commercial harvest Monday, May 18, with Mt. Hope Bay Area 17 reopening today. Public Safety & Crime: The Coast Guard cutter Tahoma, based in Newport, helped seize over 8,000 pounds of cocaine worth about $62M. Community Calendar: A free dog-and-wine adoption event is set for May 17 at Sakonnet Vineyard, and a Tiverton speaker series May 21 tackles mental health stigma.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.

YouTube video thumbnail: Trust the Source. Trust the News.
Play

Video Title


Perspectify logo Perspectify News

Learn about labels.

Labels
Left-wing Center-left Neutral Public Broadcaster Gov't Institution Center-right Right-wing Pro-Government Gov't Propaganda Indeterminate
filter

Filter

Source Label Filters

All labels are selected. Deselect any labels you want to hide from your feed.

Labels:

Left-wing
Center-left
Neutral
Public Broadcaster
Gov't Institution
Center-right
Right-wing
Pro-Government
Gov't Propaganda
Indeterminate
BankNewport Charitable Foundation awards more than $470,000 in spring 2026 grants to nearly 50 Rhode Island nonprofits

BankNewport Charitable Foundation awards more than $470,000 in spring 2026 grants to nearly 50 Rhode Island nonprofits

Skip the Hikes and Try This Rail Trail in Rhode Island Instead

Skip the Hikes and Try This Rail Trail in Rhode Island Instead

Rhode Island rowing team to compete for 12th Atlantic 10 championship title

Rhode Island rowing team to compete for 12th Atlantic 10 championship title

Rhode Island-based U.S. Coast Guard cutter makes cocaine bust worth $45 million

Rhode Island-based U.S. Coast Guard cutter makes cocaine bust worth $45 million

Rhode Island men’s golf team invited to National Golf Invitational for second year

Rhode Island men’s golf team invited to National Golf Invitational for second year

Rhode Island men’s track and field competes at MIT Final Qualifier

Rhode Island men’s track and field competes at MIT Final Qualifier

2026 Point-in-Time Count shows decrease in homeless population in Rhode Island

2026 Point-in-Time Count shows decrease in homeless population in Rhode Island

'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' asks for viewers' questions ahead of reunion show

'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' asks for viewers' questions ahead of reunion show


fallback image
May. 13, 2026

Rhode Island Retailers Reminded About Kratom Requirements

Rhode Island Government

fallback image
May. 14, 2026

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, Rhode Island 250 Commission Announce Schedule of Declaration of Independence Displays

Rhode Island Government

fallback image
May. 14, 2026

AdCare Rhode Island Among Few in the Northeast Offering Accelerated Methadone Detox

GlobeNewswire, Inc.

fallback image
May. 14, 2026

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, Rhode Island 250 Commission Announce Schedule of Declaration of Independence Displays

Rhode Island Government

fallback image
May. 14, 2026

Rhode Island Retailers Reminded About Kratom Requirements

Rhode Island Government

fallback image
May. 13, 2026

Rhode Island Retailers Reminded About Kratom Requirements

State of Rhode Island Department of Health

More press releases

Video Stories

YouTube video thumbnail: Who Gets to see Laila? Dad Battles Grandparents in Court
Play
Who Gets to see Laila? Dad Battles Grandparents in Court
YouTube video thumbnail: Officials Tracking at Least 41 Americans After Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak
Play
Officials Tracking at Least 41 Americans After Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak
Discover Affinity Group Publishing
YouTube video thumbnail: Political Fallout Grows Over Rising Prices for American Consumers
Play
Political Fallout Grows Over Rising Prices for American Consumers
YouTube video thumbnail: How Redistricting Efforts Could Affect Midterms, 2028 Election
Play
How Redistricting Efforts Could Affect Midterms, 2028 Election

Video Title

Sign up for:

Ocean State Observer

The daily local news briefing you can trust. Every day. Subscribe now.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.

globe

Explore More

Share us

on your social networks:

Sign up for:

Ocean State Observer

The daily local news briefing you can trust. Every day. Subscribe now.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.