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ACLU Challenges School Uniform Policy in RI City

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (AP) - The American Civil Liberties Union is challenging a new dress code requirement in Woonsocket. The policy - due to be implemented next month - requires public school students to wear black or khaki pants, maroon or…

ACLU Challenges School Uniform Policy in RI City

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (AP) - The American Civil Liberties Union is challenging a new dress code requirement in Woonsocket. The policy - due to be implemented next month - requires public school students to wear black or khaki pants, maroon or…

RI Senator Happy With Benefits Extension

Rhode Island still has among the highest unemployment in America, but some relief is on the way. U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse toured "Network RI" in Pawtucket, on Friday. Whitehouse was there to celebrate the fact that President Obama, and Congress…

BIG BACKER: Bill Clinton to Make RI Appearance for Caprio

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Former President Bill Clinton is getting involved in Rhode Island's gubernatorial race. Clinton is scheduled to visit the state on July 29 to rally support for General Treasurer and Democratic candidate Frank Caprio. Caprio's campaign manager…

WEB EXTRA: Local 4th of July Events

Fall River 4th of July Celebration The City of Fall River will be partnering with the friends of Heritage State Park and Battleship Cove to provide a family oriented weekend of activities to celebrate the July 4th Holiday. A traveling…

2 of 6 Leading RI Governor Candidates Publicize Tax Returns

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Two of the six leading candidates for governor of Rhode Island have made their income tax returns public. Democratic state Treasurer Frank Caprio and Democratic Attorney General Patrick Lynch released their returns. Republicans John Robitaille (ROH'-bih-teye)…