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Rhode Island voters approve higher education bond, providing funds for new URI integrated health building
KINGSTON, R.I. – Nov. 5, 2026 – Rhode Island voters overwhelmingly approved Question 1 on Election Day, Nov. 3, authorizing a $275 million bond investment in the state’s public colleges and universities, including $165 million for a new integrated health building at the University of Rhode Island’s Kingston Campus. The bond approval represents a significant […]
CVS Health: Q3 Earnings Snapshot
(AP) — CVS Health Corporation (CVS) on Wednesday reported third-quarter net income of $2.The Woonsocket, Rhode Island-based company said it had net income of $1.
States step up ACA subsidies as premiums keep climbing
States including Virginia, Rhode Island and California are putting new money into ACA subsidy programs as exchange premiums rise and federal support shrinks.
How to convince more Rhode Islanders to get health insurance? Make it cheaper.
One year after premiums skyrocketed for HealthSource RI participants, costs are coming back down to Earth with discounts available for 30,000 who sign up or reenroll during the 2027 open enrollment period. The subsidies come from state funding and policy directives aimed at replacing expired federal tax credits.
Commentary: What price political influence? A lot more in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island allows individuals, including registered lobbyists, to contribute up to $2,000 annually to a candidate. But lawmakers should look to Connecticut, which generally limits contributions from communicator lobbyists to $100, for a lesson in strengthening public trust and reducing concerns about the influence of money in politics.
Interview: Life Science Hub leadership talks impacts on RI
The Rhode Island Life Science Hub isn’t a building or a lab — it’s a quasi-public organization that helps researchers and startups in the Ocean State access the funding and equipment th…
Interview: Life Science Hub leadership talks impacts on RI
The Rhode Island Life Science Hub isn't a building or a lab — it's a quasi-public organization that helps researchers and startups in the Ocean State access the funding and equipment they need to achi...
Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief
State Rep. Sean McCann (D-Kalamazoo), who is seeking to unseat U.S. Rep. Bill Huizenga in Michigan’s 4th Congressional District, has been endorsed by six former Republican members of Congress, including former U.S. Senator Gordon Humphrey (R-New Hampshire) and former U.S. Reps. Jim Greenwood (R-Pennsylvania), Claudine Schneider (R-Rhode Island), Chris Shays (R-Connecticut), Peter Smith (R-Vermont), and Steve […]
AG Neronha says RI health care is failing. Here's how he'd fix it
Attorney General Peter Neronha wants to overhaul Rhode Island health care with a public option, new agencies and sweeping changes.
Attorney General Neronha to announce health care system proposal
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha will announce a proposal to change the state’s health care system.He plans to restructure state agencies that overse
Providence investment policy should be based on fiduciary principles, not politics
City investments are not the appropriate instrument for conducting foreign policy, writes the head of the Rhode Island–Israel Collaborative, who urges Providence voters to reject Question 7, the Human Rights Divestment Ordinance.
DePaoli named Centreville Stadium president of business operations
PAWTUCKET – On Monday, Oct. 26, Rhode Island FC and Centreville Bank Stadium named Lou DePaoli as president of business operations, which they said marked the next step in the
How Clinica Esperanza’s ‘Navegantes’ Are Bridging Rhode Island’s Healthcare Gap for Latino Patients
Seven years ago, Jaqueline Medrano received an email about a free clinic in need of Spanish-speaking volunteers. Medrano, a first-generation undergraduate student at the time, said the email was a …
McKee names interim health and human services secretary
Kristin Sousa, Rhode Island’s Medicaid program director, will serve as interim secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services starting Oct. 29. She fills the opening left by Richard Charest, who is leaving to work as CEO of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.
URI to launch new Interdisciplinary and Applied AI bachelor’s degree
KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 27, 2026 – Citing the increasing need for professionals trained in artificial intelligence and the significant push for implementing ethical practices in utilizing the advanced technology, the University of Rhode Island is launching a new Interdisciplinary and Applied AI bachelor’s degree program. The new program, which will have a soft launch […]
URI to launch new Interdisciplinary and Applied AI bachelor’s degree
KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 27, 2026 – Citing the increasing need for professionals trained in artificial intelligence and the significant push for implementing ethical practices in utilizing the advanced technology, the University of Rhode Island is launching a new Interdisciplinary and Applied AI bachelor’s degree program. The new program, which will have a soft launch […]
Rhode Island FC and Centreville Bank Stadium Name Lou DePaoli as President of Business Operations
Seasoned sports executive brings over 30 years of leadership experience, deep New England roots to Rhode Island FC and Centreville Bank Stadium PAWTUCKET, R.I. (Oct. 26, 2026) – Today, Rhode […]
Rhode Island FC hires Lou DePaoli as president of business operations
DePaoli said he intends to prioritize making Centreville Bank Stadium, which currently operates about 50 dates annually, a year-round entertainment destination.
Head of the class: URI quantum physics students work as teaching assistants for Brookhaven National Laboratory
KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 20, 2026 – As a sophomore at the University of Rhode Island three years ago, Morgan Beck ’26 began diving deep into the world of quantum physics, wanting to learn more about the branch of science that studies matter and energy at the most fundamental level. At that time, Beck—a 2025 […]
Question 3 on November ballot is about RI’s future jobs
Rhode Island relies on too few industries. The CEO of the R.I. Life Science Hub explains why investing in life sciences is key to future growth.
Meet the RI YouTuber exploring the creepiest abandoned landmarks
From ghost towns to shipwrecks, a Rhode Island filmmaker is preserving the stories behind some of the state's most fascinating forgotten places.
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Oct 16, 2026
A closer than expected governor’s race between Foulkes and Block
Watch out for deer during mating season
PROVIDENCE – It’s deer mating season, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management reminds drivers to keep an eye out for deer crossing roadways, particularly at dawn and dusk.
Rhode Island Life Science Hub and Cognito Therapeutics Launch Brain Health Collaboratory to Advance Innovation in Alzheimer's Disease
The Rhode Island Life Science Hub (RILSH) and Cognito Therapeutics today announced the launch of the Rhode Island Brain Health Collaboratory, the third Collaboratory in Cognito's growing national network, following collaborations with the West Virginia University Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute in 2025 and Ochsner Health in 2026. Together, RILSH and Cognito will partner to establish a first-of-its-kind statewide platform that brings together research, clinical care, industry, and community pa
Rhode Island Life Science Hub and Cognito Therapeutics Launch Brain Health Collaboratory to Advance Innovation in Alzheimer's Disease
/PRNewswire/ -- The Rhode Island Life Science Hub (RILSH) and Cognito Therapeutics today announced the launch of the Rhode Island Brain Health Collaboratory,...
ICE's Voter-Data Hunt Meets RI's Poll-Site Rulebook
Rhode Island's election board has a protocol for federal agents at polls as ICE's reported voter-data hunt draws scrutiny. Early voting starts Oct. 14.
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Oct 9, 2026
Magaziner sizes up Democrats’ post-midterm priorities
RIDE claims gains in math and science in 2026 assessment and accountability results
The Rhode Island Department of Education claimed to have made gains in math and science in its 2026 Assessment and Accountability results.
For the love of the game: URI students travel to Ireland to cover, experience international sporting community
KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 7, 2026 – Nine University of Rhode Island Harrington School of Communication and Media students spent two weeks in Ireland this summer exploring the country’s sports culture while putting their reporting and storytelling skills to work. That experience left a profound impact on the students that went well beyond their reporting […]
Two URI physics professors receive NSF awards to further study science behind black holes
KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 6, 2026 – Black holes and their complexity continue to fascinate astrophysics researchers around the world, including those at the University of Rhode Island. Researchers are drawn to how these massive, dense concentrations of energy affect their surroundings and want to learn more about how the universe as a whole was […]
URI lecture series explores regenerative landscapes through science, planning, and design
KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 6, 2026 – The University of Rhode Island’s 34th annual Landscape Architecture Lecture Series will bring three nationally recognized practitioners and scholars to campus this fall to explore how science, planning, and design can work together to create more resilient and regenerative landscapes. The free public lectures carry added significance this […]
Will R.I. voters, elected officials continue investing in life sciences?
Rhode Island starts in a strong position and has the ingredients needed for innovation and growth. What we don’t have yet is a long-term commitment, writes the CEO of the RI Life Science Hub.
Ranchester artist’s work now in all 50 states
Two weeks ago, Katie Coyne realized her online store hit a milestone — she had shipped orders to customers in 48 states. The only two remaining states were New Jersey and Rhode Island. Suddenly, she had a mission.
Friday Night Blitz: High school football heats up
Despite the chill in the air, Rhode Island's high school football season is heating up.
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Oct 2, 2026
Time is dwindling as Ken Block tries to reshape the gov race
South County Health becomes first health system in Rhode Island to join Mayo Clinic Care Network
South County Health (SCH) and Mayo Clinic today announced SCH has become the first healthcare organization in Rhode Island to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a select group of independent healthcare organizations carefully vetted by Mayo Clinic and granted special access to Mayo Clinic's knowledge, expertise and resources.
South County Health becomes first Rhode Island member of Mayo Clinic Care Network
South County Health has become the first health care organization in Rhode Island to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
Mayo Clinic Rhode Island deal puts giant on Boston's doorstep
Its new entry point is South County Health, a hospital that’s been trying to stabilize its finances in Wakefield, R.I.
URI to launch new computational social science doctoral program
KINGSTON, R.I. – Oct. 1, 2026 – The University of Rhode Island is introducing a new Computational Social Science Ph.D. program, citing a growing demand for trained social scientists who can ethically use advanced computational methods to study complex social problems and inform evidence-based decisions. Set to launch in the fall of 2027, URI’s new […]
Community Focus: Program helps Rhode Islanders make healthy, affordable meals
Carrie Bridges, vice president of the Community Health Institute at Brown University Health, joins 12 News to talk about “Food is Medicine.”
What's causing health insurance costs to increase more for 170K in RI
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha calls for "bold" reform just after state announces new rate approvals.
Block pushes a two-way governor’s race, but Guckian says he’s not leaving
Early voting in Rhode Island starts Oct. 20
Healthcare author, leader in contemplative science to deliver URI College of Nursing’s Fall Distinguished Lecture
KINGSTON, R.I. — Sept. 29, 2026 — Susan Bauer-Wu, an internationally respected author and leader in healthcare and contemplative science will discuss mindful leadership in healthcare in the latest installment of the University of Rhode Island College of Nursing’s Distinguished Lecture series on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m. at the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center […]
Healthcare author, leader in contemplative science to deliver URI College of Nursing’s Fall Distinguished Lecture
KINGSTON, R.I. — Sept. 29, 2026 — Susan Bauer-Wu, an internationally respected author and leader in healthcare and contemplative science will discuss mindful leadership in healthcare in the latest installment of the University of Rhode Island College of Nursing’s Distinguished Lecture series on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6 p.m. at the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center […]
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Sept. 25, 2026
An early signal of how RI moved in a more progressive direction
Rhode Island rural health projects take shape with $156M federal award
With $156 million in federal funding, Rhode Island is developing plans to transform healthcare in its rural communities.
Brown Health axes multiple execs after $13M operating loss
Rhode Island’s largest health system has been trying to get its operations back in the black this year.
Rhode Island health officials urge tick precautions after third Powassan case
A Washington County man in his 60s has been diagnosed with Powassan virus disease, the Rhode Island Department of Health announced Monday.
UAlbany men's basketball opens preseason embracing 'fight' to improve
UAlbany opens its 2026-27 season Nov. 2 at home against Rhode Island College.
Department of Health confirms case of Powassan virus in Rhode Island
A 60-year-old Washington County man, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health, has been diagnosed with Powassan virus- a rare tick-borne disease.
URI College of Nursing hosts International Nursing Network for HIV Research conference
KINGSTON, R.I. — Sept. 21, 2026 — Supporting a long-standing international collaboration in HIV nursing research, the University of Rhode Island College of Nursing hosted the leadership of the International Nursing Network for HIV Research semiannual meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Rhode Island Nursing Education Center in Providence. Dean Danny Willis and the […]
Contest: Pick the winners in the Rhode Island's general election
Believe it or not, early voting in Rhode Island’s general election begins 23 days, and Election Day itself is just six weeks away.
Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Sept. 18, 2026
Can Ken Block win the governor’s race as an independent?
Was Rhode Island denied $19M in aid as political retribution by Trump?
Rhode Island's congressional delegation is seeking answers from federal agencies on why the state was denied aid after February blizzard.
Department of Health: Avoid Lower Melville Pond due to algae blooms
The Rhode Island Department of Health has recommended the public avoid contact with Lower Melville Pond in Portsmouth due to the presence of an algae bloom.
The new CEO of the R.I. Life Science Hub looks to the future
“Rhode Island has done this many times,” said Bob Cormier. “We’ve reinvented ourselves with the defense industry, with the Jewelry District, and I do think life sciences is the next part for us.”
Health officials provide warning after possibly rabid bat found at New England zoo
Rhode Island health officials are warning the public that a bat at a local zoo may have been infected with rabies.
Bat at Providence zoo prompts rabies warning from RI health officials
A bat showed signs of having rabies at a Providence, Rhode Island, zoo last month, health officials said Friday.
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Sept. 11, 2026
New forces in RI politics: Foulkes, Morales and Greenman
URI’s Graduate School of Oceanography to host Science Saturday
KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 11, 2026 – The public is invited to a family-friendly day on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the University of Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay Campus, home of the Graduate School of Oceanography, Department of Ocean Engineering, and numerous other organizations, which together create a world-renowned community of coastal and ocean scientists, engineers, […]
Conservative business group’s multi-PAC strategy flops as General Assembly incumbents prevail
Every Rhode Island lawmaker seeking reelection won their primary Wednesday, despite an effort by The League of RI Businesses to oust progressive incumbents with more moderate Democratic challengers.
URI study reveals how waist size and body mass index are associated with mortality in older adults
KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 10, 2026 – A longitudinal study led by University of Rhode Island researchers found that waist circumference and body mass index (BMI) provide distinct and complementary information about mortality risk among older adults. Previous studies examining BMI among older adults have produced seemingly conflicting findings regarding mortality risk. This study used […]
In Rhode Island, new political leaders emerge as the old guard is swept out
Helena Foulkes won every city and town in Rhode Island’s Democratic primary for governor, and Democratic Socialist David Morales unseated Providence Mayor Brett Smiley
New leaders emerge in Rhode Island as old guard falls in primary upsets
Taken together, the results amounted to a seismic shift in Rhode Island politics – a rejection of some of the state’s most established political figures and a striking signal that the electorate is ready for something new.
Foulkes defeats Rhode Island's McKee, 1st governor in 8 years to lose a primary
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee was dogged by questions about his administration’s work to replace a critical bridge in the state capital that was abruptly closed due to safety problems in 2023.
Q&A: 12 News political analyst breaks down RI primary results
12 News political analyst Joe Fleming was in studio to discuss the outcomes and major takeaways of the Rhode Island Democratic primaries.
Democratic socialist wins primary for mayor of Providence, Rhode Island
David Morales, a state lawmaker backed by the Democratic Socialists of America, defeated incumbent Mayor Brett P. Smiley.
Businesswoman Helena Foulkes defeats Gov. Daniel McKee in Rhode Island Democratic governor primary
NBC News projects that Foulkes won the Democratic nomination in the blue state, making McKee the first incumbent governor to fall in a primary in eight years.
Helena Foulkes will defeat Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, CNN projects, marking a rare incumbent primary loss
Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes will win the Democratic nomination for governor of Rhode Island, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, defeating incumbent Gov. Dan McKee as she capitalized on voter frustration over the partial closure of a key bridge and the ensuing traffic chaos.
Rhode Island could see a political wipeout next week
If Governor Dan McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, and Mayor Brett Smiley all were to fall, it would amount to an unprecedented upending of Rhode Island’s political establishment, and a massive rebuke that could signal a significant shift in the state’s political landscape.
Dem incumbent becomes first sitting governor to lose primary since 2018
Costco board member, former CVS exec avenges narrow 2022 loss to Gov. Dan McKee in high-stakes Rhode Island rematch, causing sitting governor to become first to lose party primary in several years. OR Rhode Island Democrat Gov. Dan McKee fends off challenger Helena Foulkes for second time, avoiding first primary loss by sitting governor since 2018.
Gov. McKee faces tough challenge from Foulkes in Rhode Island Democratic primary
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is hoping to avoid becoming the first incumbent governor in any state to lose a primary since 2018 as he tries to fend off an intraparty challenge from former CVS executive Helena Foulkes in Wednesday's state primary.
Rhode Island's governor faces formidable primary opponent and more to watch today
A rare thing in American politics may happen in Rhode Island on Wednesday
Gov. Dan McKee barely beat Helena Foulkes in 2022. For Wednesday’s rematch, the former CVS executive has outraised him and appears well positioned to win.
Live results: Rhode Island primary election
See Rhode Island election results and maps for the 2026 primaries.
Can the Mamdani model travel?
David Morales, a 27-year-old democratic socialist, is trying to knock off the mayor of Providence, Rhode Island.
Live Results: Rhode Island midterm primaries
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces a tough Democratic primary challenge Wednesday in his bid for a second full term.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Rhode Island’s state primary
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces a tough Democratic primary challenge Wednesday in his bid for a second full term. Ocean State voters will also choose nominees for a full
The best Rhode Island town to visit in the fall, from local: Day trip
As a lifelong local, my favorite Rhode Island town to visit in the fall is Middletown. There's a local farm for apple picking, a vineyard, and more.
Exhibition at URI illuminates art and science collaboration
KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 2, 2026 – Art League RI and the University of Rhode Island are featuring the collaborative works of artists and scientists in a new exhibition titled “Environmental Currents: Art and Science Explore our Changing World” from Sept. 10 through Nov. 18 at Studio Blue on the URI Narragansett Bay Campus. With […]
Rhode Island could see a political wipeout next week
If Governor Dan McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, and Mayor Brett Smiley all were to fall, it would amount to an unprecedented upending of Rhode Island’s political establishment, and a massive rebuke that could signal a significant shift in the state’s political landscape.
LSU, Rhode Island received $4M grant to expand wetlands science work
Louisiana State University, in partnership with the University of Rhode Island, has been awarded a $4 million National Science Foundation grant to advance wetland science.
LSU, Rhode Island received $4M grant to expand wetlands science work
Louisiana State University, in partnership with the University of Rhode Island, has been awarded a $4 million National Science Foundation grant to advance wetland science.
Nearly 1 in 3 Rhode Islanders delay medical care over costs, survey finds
“The data show us that unaffordable healthcare costs serve as barriers to care,” said Julie Keller, lead researcher for the Rhode Island Survey Initiative.
Poll: 72% of Rhode Islanders feel healthcare costs are too high; some are going without treatment
KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 1, 2026 – While most Rhode Islanders are satisfied with how healthcare is delivered in the state, they feel more should be done to make it more affordable to everyone, according to a new public opinion poll from researchers at the University of Rhode Island. Those high healthcare costs have led […]
Rhode Island Commits $250,000 To Cover Lab Costs For Up To 8 Life Science Startups
The Rhode Island Life Science Hub has launched the Founders Compass Program, committing $250,000 to provide up to eight early-stage life science companies with free laboratory and office space for one year.
Neronha urges R.I. regulators to reject proposed health insurance premium hikes
Neronha’s office has formally submitted a brief objecting to Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island’s request for a rate increase of 22.4 percent.
Neronha urges state regulators to reject proposed health insurance premium hikes
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha is urging state regulators to deny proposed 2027 health insurance premium increases from Neighborhood Health Plan and Blue Cross Blue Shield, arguing the hikes are untenable for Rhode Islanders.
Behind the Story: AI and politics
WPRI 12 News on WPRI.com is Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts' local news, weather, sports, politics, and investigative journalism source.
URI cybersecurity program secures $4.8 million in NSF funding
KINGSTON, R.I. – Aug. 26, 2026 – The University of Rhode Island’s Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Center has landed two major National Science Foundation awards, totaling $4.8 million, that will fund scholarships for students enrolled in the University’s Professional Science Master’s in Cybersecurity program, including its new Securing Artificial Intelligence track. This new funding will […]
12 Health: Neurosurgery Awareness Month
WPRI 12 News on WPRI.com is Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts' local news, weather, sports, politics, and investigative journalism source.
Rhode Island Launches New Program to Cover Lab and Office Costs for Up to Eight Life Science Startups
/PRNewswire/ -- For an early-stage life science company, the hardest part often isn't the discovery. It's finding a place to develop it — a lab, the equipment,...
New book offers a scientific look at global human rights — maybe the last of its kind
Binghamton University and University of Rhode Island researchers collaborate on ‘Science and the Study of Human Rights’
URI student spends summer assisting youth with type 1 diabetes
KINGSTON, R.I. – Aug. 20, 2026 – Maya Golemo vividly remembers how she felt prior to being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes on the last day of her sophomore year at the University of Rhode Island and her reaction to learning that she had the health condition. “I rapidly lost weight during the months leading […]
Girls Flag Football coming to RI high schools in 2027
Girls Flag Football has officially been sanctioned as a high school sport in Rhode Island.
URI’s Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling master’s program sets students up for success
KINGSTON, R.I. – Aug. 18, 2026 – Now in its second year, the University of Rhode Island’s Mental and Behavioral Health Counseling master’s degree program in the College of Health Sciences is putting students on a path to becoming the next generation of mental health practitioners. Unlike master’s programs at many other universities, the URI […]
Fun with Mad Science of Southern MA & RI
Science has the power to entertain, educate and enlighten and no one does it better than the team at Mad Science of Southern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. This morning on “The Rhode Show” we once…
Connecting a primary care patient with behavioral health treatment could be a phone call away
A statewide referral network could ease burdens and improve access to behavioral healthcare treatment services for Rhode Islanders amid a primary care shortage.
East Greenwich Student Selected for National Youth Science Camp
AraOluwa Adetunji, a rising senior at East Greenwich High School, was selected to represent Rhode Island at the 2026 National Youth Science Camp earlier this summer. Adetunji and Philip Spradlin of Barrington High School were selected as Rhode Island’s two delegates to the STEM program, which brings together two students from each state, the District […]
12 Health: World Breastfeeding Week
WPRI 12 News on WPRI.com is Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts' local news, weather, sports, politics, and investigative journalism source.