Friend of the court: Therapy dogs get trial run in R.I. courthouses The Rhode Island judiciary began working with Windwalker Professional Pet Assisted Therapy to bring therapy dogs into the McGrath Judicial Complex in South Kingstown at the urging of Family Court Magistrate Paul T. Jones Jr. and his wife, Linda, both of whom sit on the Windwalker advisory board. More
From a taste of summer last weekend to a winter storm next weekend PROVIDENCE -- After last weekend's temperature touched 70 degrees and broke records, this weekend could bring a snow storm to Southern New England."There is potential for significant accumulating snowfall across southern New England," the National Weather Service says in its forecast discussion. More
Airline employee took woman's number from her bag tag, then followed her on a flight, lawsuit says Ashley Barno was in a boarding area at San Diego International Airport, awaiting a Chicago-bound flight, when a message from an unfamiliar number flashed across her phone, saying hello and asking how she was doing. The person then added, "Btw I must tell you that you are gorgeous!" Barno thanked the sender for the flattery and asked again for his name. More
U.S. had early warning about Iran's missile strikes on bases in Iraq AIN AL-ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq — American troops were informed of an impending missile barrage hours before their air base in Iraq was struck by Iran, U.S. military officials said Monday, days after the attack that marked a major escalation between the longtime foes.At 11 p.m. More
Sen. Aument bill limiting cellphone use in schools passes Senate committee to improve students’ mental health and learning by limiting their use of cellphones in schools, passed the Senate Education Committee by a vote of 10-1, positioning it for possible consideration in ... 06/28/2024 - 1:00 pm | View Link
Funding bill says no to truck speed limiters, yes to tuck parking The House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday released the Fiscal Year 2025 funding bill for the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Subcommittee, which includes ... 06/25/2024 - 1:00 pm | View Link
Funding bill says no to truck speed limiters, yes to truck parking The House Appropriations Committee on Tuesday released the Fiscal Year 2025 funding bill for the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Subcommittee, which includes ... 06/25/2024 - 1:00 pm | View Link
Senate OKs cybersecurity bill With 80 votes in favour, 3 against and 57 abstentions, the Senate on Wednesday approved a government-initiated bill to strengthen national cybersecurity. Following the House's approval a month ago, ... 06/19/2024 - 1:23 am | View Link
House Republicans aim to halt DC speed cameras, other local policies in new bill House Republicans are aiming to prevent the District from carrying out automated traffic enforcement, including speed cameras, amid a slew of policy riders. 06/18/2024 - 4:44 am | View Link