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- 1DOJ orders Rhode Island's top election official to preserve 2024 voter records▼DOJ orders R.I. Secretary of State Amore to preserve 2024 election records containing private voter information
The Department of Justice has ordered Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore to preserve 2024 election records that contain private voter information. The directive ensures the materials, which include sensitive personal data of voters, remain intact, likely for an ongoing review or investigation. The order puts Rhode Island's election administration under federal scrutiny.
- 2Judge orders Trump administration to restore $7 billion Solar for All program●Rhode Island federal judge orders revival of $7 billion Solar for All program canceled by Trump administr
A federal judge in Rhode Island has ordered the revival of the $7 billion Solar for All program, which the Trump administration had canceled. The program funded solar energy projects aimed at low-income and disadvantaged communities across the United States. The ruling means the administration must restart the program while related legal challenges over the cancellation move forward.
- 3Storm leaves damage and power outages across Rhode Island●Storm leaves damage, power outages across Rhode Island
A storm has swept across Rhode Island, leaving damage and widespread power outages in its wake. Crews are working to restore electricity while residents assess downed trees and property damage. Local news outlets are reporting on the extent of the disruption and the ongoing response across the state.
- 4Newport Hospital first in Rhode Island to adopt robotic surgery platform▼Newport Hospital first in R.I. to use new robotic-assisted surgical platform
Newport Hospital has become the first hospital in Rhode Island to use a new robotic-assisted surgical platform, according to Providence Business News. The technology assists surgeons with precision during procedures, and its arrival marks a first for the state's healthcare system. The news is being picked up in regional business and healthcare coverage.
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The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority has lifted the travel ban on the state's bridges, clearing restrictions that had kept traffic off crossings such as those in the Newport area. Drivers can now use the bridges normally again. The ban had been put in place as a safety measure, and the decision to end it signals conditions on the structures are back within safe operating limits.