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Inspector General Push: Rhode Island House Speaker Christopher Blazejewski is moving fast with a bill to create a state inspector general, aiming to stop waste and failures before they pile up—his first big proposal since taking the gavel. Court Fight Over Trans Youth Records: A federal judge in Rhode Island slammed the Trump administration’s push for transgender youths’ medical records, calling DOJ conduct “reckless,” and the DOJ says it will appeal. Touro Synagogue Ruling: In Newport’s long-running Touro Synagogue dispute, a judge let the evicted congregation keep worshipping nearby but blocked access to about $4.7 million in trust funds. Education & Community: Chariho schools updated social studies to match new RIDE standards, and URI announced spring commencement details for May 15–17. Public Safety & Local Life: Westerly is testing a “no cell phone” day ahead of the statewide device rules next August, while renewed calls grow for a stoplight at a crash-prone Foster intersection.

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Rhode Island’s 10th annual Quahog Week kicks off Saturday with statewide specials and three free public events

Rhode Island’s 10th annual Quahog Week kicks off Saturday with statewide specials and three free public events

Ballet Rhode Island and URI professor collaborate on dance adaptation of ‘Machinal’

Ballet Rhode Island and URI professor collaborate on dance adaptation of ‘Machinal’

University of Rhode Island announces details for 2026 Spring Commencement ceremonies

University of Rhode Island announces details for 2026 Spring Commencement ceremonies

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