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A new consultant’s review criticizes NBPD’s handling of narcotics and internal affairs, urging stricter oversight of confidential informants and clearer performance metrics
The Cannabis Control Commission has launched its online portal for applicants seeking six social equity dispensary licenses, part of 24 new retail permits under the state’s legalization law
Multiple mosquito samples infected with West Nile Virus have led state officials to raise Rhode Island’s risk level from “Medium” to “High”
Last week, City Council President Jessica Marino and the council’s attorney, Stephen Angell, suddenly resigned. The resignations come amid accusations of a romantic relationship between the two officials and claims of a conflict of interest
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