Rhode Island News & Oddities

Rhode Island’s legislature just passed the 2027 budget while Barrington kicks off a $250 million school build—law enforcement busts suspects in New Bedford and Attleboro, and a Cranston doctor loses prescribing rights over opioid mishandling. Dorcas International weighs immigration rulings, and a Waffle House petition stirs local buzz. Meanwhile, the EPA drops Trump-era data center rules, a Maine candidate apologizes for past posts and a tattoo after a primary win, drawing Trump’s scorn. The FAA slaps $75K drone fines near World Cup sites, a beagle’s death sparks safety changes, Austin police release Taser arrest footage, and a casino-banned woman sneaks in, wins big, then gets booted. In a sweet twist, cops show up to buy lemonade from kids—and pay for it. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f81dcf2b2a47f911