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January 6, 2026

AG Nessel: Federal appeals court blocks Trump Administration's attempt to cut medical research funding

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January 5, 2026

Rhode Island Foundation panel urges R.I. to rewrite school funding formula, boost state share

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January 6, 2026

Secretary Rollins Announces New Slate of Political Appointments to USDA

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January 6, 2026

Appeals court sides with Illinois, 21 other states against White House on cuts in medical research funding

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January 5, 2026

From floods to forecasts: how URI scientists help Rhode Island plan for extreme weather

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Here are Rhode Island's best high school girls basketball teams heading into 2026

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Benavidez named USDA Chief Economist

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A big push is underway to change how Rhode Island funds schools

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January 6, 2026

$6K grant from bank helps Mass. FD purchase IV infusion pumps

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January 6, 2026

Opinion: In CT, remember that your political opponent is still your neighbor

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January 6, 2026

Michelin announces two acquisitions, reinforcing its Polymer Composite Solutions business

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January 4, 2026

Rhode Islanders rally against military action in Venezuela

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Owner: Deborah A. McDermott

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January 7, 2026

Town’s licensing processes, town manager come under fire at Select Board meeting

Hopkinton Independent - Massachusetts

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USDA Names New FSA, NRCS, and Rural Development Leaders in Key Farm States

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Political Scene: What to expect in the 2026 legislative session

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January 6, 2026

R.I. Infrastructure Bank approves $21M in financing for Providence Water upgrades

Providence Business News - Rhode Island

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Trump administration cannot slash research funding at major universities, Boston-based appeals court rules

The Boston Globe - Massachusetts

Owner: John W. Henry

The Boston Globe - Massachusetts

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January 6, 2026

HarborOne Bank to host resource and networking event focused on small businesses

Providence Business News - Rhode Island

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January 6, 2026

BayCoast Bank provides $6K grant for Seekonk Fire Department...

Providence Business News - Rhode Island

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Radical changes in the church

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