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Advisory committee prioritizes five alternates for Whitford Middle School The Building Advisory Committee voted to forward a prioritized list of five alternates — baseball/multi-field, softball improvements, a 600 kW generator option, air-source heat pumps for CHIPS compliance, and theater equipment — to the school committee, noting technical data may shift priorities.

The North Kingstown Building Advisory Committee has unveiled its top five priorities for the Whitford Middle School project, including exciting upgrades like new sports fields and energy-efficient systems!

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Dr. Caldwell: Medicaid audit largely clean; district readies for state monitoring and IEP redesign Dr. Caldwell told the committee the district's Medicaid audit (50 records) produced no required repayments; the district will submit a corrective action plan for transportation logs, is preparing extended-school-year staffing, is rolling out a Section 504 workflow module in Aspen, and is planning to implement IEP changes prompted by Senate Bill 2526.

Dr. Caldwell announced a clean Medicaid audit for the district, paving the way for exciting changes in special education and compliance with new state requirements!

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Advisory committee recommends project labor agreement for Whitford Middle School After public testimony from labor representatives, the North Kingstown Building Advisory Committee voted to recommend using a project labor agreement (PLA) on the Whitford Middle School project, citing continuity of skilled labor and apprenticeship opportunities.

The North Kingstown School Department's committee just voted to advance the Whitford Middle School project with a project labor agreement, promising skilled labor and apprenticeship opportunities for local graduates!

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South Kingstown school committee flags cuts to arts, sports and student supports as town offers $1M of $2.5M request School officials told the committee that a roughly $1.1 million shortfall driven by a $400,000 drop in state aid and rising health costs could force cuts to elementary music, middle-school sports, late buses and summer credit recovery unless the town increases its transfer; the district asked for $2.5 million and the town’s preliminary budget included $1 million. Committee members pressed for a concise presentation for joint hearings with the town council on April 6–7 and for clearer RIDE reimbursement totals.

South Kingstown schools face a $1.1 million shortfall that could lead to devastating cuts in arts, sports, and essential student services unless the town steps up its funding.

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South Kingstown committee lays out $1.5M–$2.5M in possible school cuts after town council's $1M preliminary boost At a public meeting, the South Kingstown School Committee reviewed a memorandum of potential program cuts if the town council's preliminary $1 million increase stands — noting a structural deficit that could still require roughly $1.5–$2.5 million in reductions and asking administration for an impact matrix before further action.

The South Kingstown School Committee faces tough choices, with potential cuts of up to $2.5 million looming as they navigate a troubling budget shortfall.

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Warwick school committee declines action after Budget Commission presents five-year deficit plan The Warwick School Committee heard the Budget Commission's five-year deficit reduction plan on March 24 but did not vote after members raised concerns that the plan relies on one-time funds, undercounts rising costs (health care, special education) and leaves the district legally constrained; the auditor general will decide next steps.

The Warwick School Committee has raised serious concerns over a proposed five-year deficit reduction plan, citing unstable funding assumptions and potential legal constraints.

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Cumberland committee approves superintendent's proposed FY27 budget 4 3 after debate over position cuts After extended discussion over proposed staff reductions (including four "essentials" positions and a 0.5 interventionist), the Cumberland School Committee approved the superintendent's proposed fiscal year 2026 27 budget on a 4 3 vote. Committee members warned deeper town funding cuts could force steeper reductions.

The Cumberland School Committee narrowly approved a controversial budget, sparking fears of potential staff cuts that could impact the education of over 5,000 students.

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Portsmouth sets curbside subscription at $620 amid debate over program shortfall; transfer-station accounting restatement revealed $86,000 deficit Councilors voted 4–3 to set the FY27 curbside subscription at $620 after staff disclosed a $234,993 curbside deficit and an $86,000 transfer-station shortfall tied to deferred-revenue accounting. The council also authorized a $50 prorated Prudence Island pass for the remainder of the fiscal year.

Portsmouth's council grapples with a shocking $234,993 curbside deficit and an $86,000 transfer-station shortfall, leading to a controversial $620 subscription hike!

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Portsmouth council endorses recovery housing CDBG award after heated public hearing; Sprague homeownership resolution not advanced After a packed public hearing on March 23, Portsmouth’s Town Council voted to endorse a CDBG application for recovery housing at 79 East Main (6–1) while failing to advance the Sprague/Bristol Ferry 40-unit homeownership resolution because it received no second. Residents raised density, contamination and displacement concerns; town planners and the applicant answered technical questions about affordability terms and tax treatment.

Portsmouth's Town Council faces heated debates over affordable housing and recovery projects, as residents voice concerns about density and displacement.

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Pawtucket officials say historic March blizzard pushed snow-removal budget over, FEMA application underway City public works officials told a March 25 committee that two major storms and hazardous conditions forced crews to pause operations for safety, increased cleanup and hauling costs, and prompted the city to document expenses for a FEMA reimbursement request; officials urged residents to report potholes by email.

Pawtucket's historic March blizzard has skyrocketed snow-removal costs, prompting officials to seek FEMA assistance while urging residents to report potholes!

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Council continues irrigation ordinance hearing after debate on exemptions, enforcement and farmer notice Staff presented a draft ordinance limiting automatic lawn irrigation to two days weekly for Veolia and South Shore/Middlebridge districts; council directed staff to add summer-only dates (Memorial Day'Labor Day) and to draft an agricultural exemption and continue the public hearing to April.

A new irrigation ordinance proposal could change how you water your lawn, limiting automatic irrigation to just two days a week—find out what this means for you!

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South Kingstown council opposes proposed Veolia water-rate increase and invites residents to a PUC hearing Councilors passed a resolution opposing a large proposed water-rate increase from Veolia and will host a Public Utilities Commission hearing March 30 at Town Hall, urging residents to attend and comment on the possible wholesale/retail hikes.

South Kingstown Council is standing up against Veolia's staggering water-rate hike—residents are invited to voice their concerns at a crucial public hearing on March 30!

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Town manager outlines 4.5% budget increase and school deficit plan; council requires quarterly monitoring Coventry's town manager presented a proposed 4.5% rise in the admissible budget and a school deficit-reduction resolution; council members pressed for clarity on tax-rate effects and successfully amended the schools' plan to require quarterly (not annual) monitoring before approving it.

Coventry's town manager has unveiled a bold 4.5% budget increase that could reshape local services and schooling, but can the council balance fiscal responsibility with community needs?

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Council backs state bills on expanded school background checks, approves environmental priority resolutions Coventry officials voted to support state legislation expanding background checks for school employees and vendors and approved a block of state priority environmental project resolutions after staff described several stormwater and sewer items (including Lake Tioga projects).

Coventry's council just took a big step towards safer schools by backing state bills for expanded background checks on employees and vendors while also prioritizing crucial environmental projects!

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Green Oceans leads federal lawsuit challenging Sunrise Wind project #RI: Green Oceans, along with a coalition of plaintiffs, including the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head–Aquinnah and the Narragansett Indian Tribes, commercial fishermen, and coastal stakeholders […]

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Green Oceans leads federal lawsuit challenging Sunrise Wind project #RI Green Oceans, along with a coalition of plaintiffs, including the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head–Aquinnah and the Narragansett Indian Tribes, commercial fishermen, and coastal stakeholders, filed a new lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, challenging federal approvals for the Sunrise Wind offshore wind project (Case No. 1:26-cv-01006). Plaintiffs assert direct and ongoing injuries to navigation, fishing, cultural resources, and long-standing uses of the waters. The complaint alleges violations of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands . . .

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Rhode Island Senate unanimously passes package of health and education bills addressing school safety, lead testing, maternal care and indoor air The Rhode Island Senate on March 26, 2026, unanimously approved a set of bills on student safety, catastrophic childhood illness relief, lead testing, home blood-pressure monitors for pregnant/postpartum individuals and school air-quality standards; each measure passed by recorded votes of 36-0.

The Rhode Island Senate has just made a historic move by unanimously passing a groundbreaking package of health and education bills aimed at enhancing student safety and combating lead exposure.

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Conservation groups urge fast permits for nature‑based coastal resilience projects Witnesses from Save the Bay, The Nature Conservancy and practitioners urged the committee to prioritize nature‑based shoreline protection and to expedite permitting through general permits or notice‑of‑intent approaches, while agencies warned resource constraints could limit speed.

Conservationists warn that lengthy permit processes are jeopardizing vital coastal restoration efforts, urging lawmakers to act swiftly for our shores' survival.

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House committee debates enforcing the Act on Climate and a clean‑heat standard; agencies flagged capacity issues Representative Carson and witnesses pressed for agency implementation of the 2021 Act on Climate and discussed a Clean Heat Standard to fund electrification of delivered‑fuel customers; written agency objections and questions about constitutionality and capacity were raised.

Representative Carson is pushing for stronger climate action by demanding state agencies integrate climate obligations into their budgets, but concerns about implementation and constitutionality are raising eyebrows.

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Lawmakers hear 'Climate Superfund' and all‑electric public‑buildings bills; advocates say 'polluters should pay' Representatives introduced H7004 (Climate Superfund) and H7081 (Next Generation Public Buildings). Supporters said large fossil‑fuel companies should fund cleanup and resilience; witnesses urged using funds for municipalities and resilience projects. Several business groups registered opposition.

Rhode Island is taking a bold step with the Climate Superfund Act, demanding that fossil fuel giants foot the bill for climate cleanup instead of taxpayers!

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Rep. DeSimone proposes metal detectors at school events; committee questions costs and local authority HB 7898 would authorize metal detectors not just at school entrances but at after‑school events and athletics venues; supporters say it would improve safety, while committee members asked about costs, district authority and whether the measure should be district‑by‑district rather than a statewide mandate.

Rhode Island's Rep. DeSimone is taking a bold step towards safer schools with a proposal to introduce metal detectors at events, but concerns about costs and local authority are sparking a heated debate.

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Committee debates new removal/reentry process for disruptive students and a ban on seclusion rooms Lawmakers debated Representative Reid’s bill to formalize brief teacher‑requested removals and return‑to‑classroom plans, while Vice Chair Kislak introduced a separate bill to prohibit seclusion/quiet rooms; witnesses included educators, the ACLU and NEA, who raised concerns about resources, disparate impacts on students with disabilities and the need for data and safeguards.

A new bill aims to tackle classroom disruptions and streamline student reentry, but concerns over potential bias and resource gaps have sparked heated debate.

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House Education Committee approves extension for anti‑littering study commission and advances school building committee changes The House Education Committee voted to pass a resolution extending a special commission's reporting date and approved a bill adjusting the Regional School Building Committee's composition; the panel also moved to hold several bills for further study as it begins hearings on new measures.

Rhode Island's House Education Committee just took a significant step by extending the anti-littering education initiative for elementary schools and approving crucial changes to the school building committee!

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Bill would require Rhode Island schools to allow brief presentations by congressionally chartered youth groups Representative Casey introduced HB 7,894 to require limited, time‑bound school access for five congressionally chartered youth organizations; witnesses from Scouting, Girl Scouts and Big Brothers Big Sisters testified that short, vetted presentations would expand equitable outreach without disrupting instruction.

A new bill in Rhode Island could transform how congressionally chartered youth organizations connect with students, promising brief, impactful presentations while prioritizing parental choice and school safety.

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