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The $2 Billion Public Asset RI Business Runs On

A federally funded satellite system costing taxpayers about $6 per American each year underwrites Rhode Island's ports, courier fleets and offshore wind sector — and an estimated $1.4 trillion in private-sector gains nationally.

By Ryan MacMahonaghanAugust 3, 2026

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Jamestown

Jamestown school committee reviews first reading of social media policy prompted by national fallout over employee posts

August 3, 2026

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Westerly Council Weighs Limiting Unhosted Short-Term Rentals to Three Zoning Districts

August 3, 2026

Jamestown

Jamestown voters will decide on $3 million affordable housing borrowing in November

August 3, 2026

Middletown

Middletown zoning board approves another short-term rental — over a member's warning about the block next door

August 3, 2026

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OppFi's Bank Bid Could Gut RI's New 36% Interest Rate Cap

A 123-group coalition and 20 state attorneys general, including Rhode Island's Peter Neronha, are urging federal regulators to reject OppFi's bid to become a national bank — a move that could let the lender keep charging 160% APR here after Rhode Island's 36% cap takes effect January 1.

By Kaelen ValebornAugust 2, 2026