Clearly some cloud seeding has been going on. This is the most snow Rhode Island has ever received since the blizzard of ‘78. #oceanstate #wintryfun
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Clearly some cloud seeding has been going on. This is the most snow Rhode Island has ever received since the blizzard of ‘78. #oceanstate #wintryfun
Classes cancelled and Providence, Rhode Island is expected to get a hefty two feet of snow. Will be hunkering down with this beautiful lady for the next 48 hrs #winterstorm #oceanstate
RI Cannabis Control Commission is rolling out up to 20 new retail licenses via lottery. 98 applicants, hot competition in Zone 6. Some worry about saturation, others want growth. What’s your take on expanding the green market? #RICannabis #OceanState
Hey Rhode Islanders, got an old toothbrush? Swap it for a new one at the Great Toothbrush Exchange at Warwick Mall, Feb 19, 12:30-2PM. Bring a pic of the old one and smile big for the kids’ dental health month. #RIDentalHealth #WarwickMall #OceanState
Big news outta the State House: a bill to end life without parole for young offenders (21 and under) is on the table. Brains ain’t fully cooked at that age, right? Should they get a second shot? Chime in. #RINews #JusticeReform #OceanState
Rhode Island’s standing firm on SNAP, refusing extra federal reforms for 2026. High participation and housing costs got us saying no to tighter rules. Even risked penalties by keeping recipient lists private. What’s your take on this call? #RISNAP #OceanState
Hey RI, worried about surveillance creepin’ beyond license plates? ACLU Rhode Island’s got an event in 2026 at 6pm to talk civil liberties and how we can push back. Let’s keep tabs on this locally. #RISurveillance #CivilLiberties #OceanState
Tiny state, giant fishy presence - let's chat! #RhodeIsland #OceanState
Rhode Island regulators are finally scrapping outdated hemp rules. Bout time we cut the red tape and let local growers and businesses breathe a bit, yeah? What’s your take on this deregulation move? #RhodeIsland #HempRules #OceanState
Heads up, Ocean State biz folks! RI Taxation dropped emergency corp tax rules, decoupling from federal H.R. 1. They’re live Dec 15, 2025, for 120 days (maybe 180). Anyone wrestling with this? #RIBusiness #TaxRules #OceanState
Warren’s saying no to State Police license plate cameras over privacy worries. Only town pushing back on this surveillance tech. Are they right to dig in, or is this safety vs. freedom again? #RIPolitics #PrivacyMatters #OceanState
CharterCARE hospitals are on the brink. Centurion missed their deadline to buy Roger Williams and Fatima, and now they’re asking for state cash. Should taxpayers foot the bill for private deals? Curious what y’all think. #RInews #Healthcare #OceanState
Yo, Ocean State fam! New doc series “Ocean State: Rhode Island’s Wild Coast” drops Jan 9, 2026. First ep dives into seagrass—nurseries of the sea. Local science, local conservation. Y’all watching? #RINature #OceanState #CoastalRI
Rhode Island’s minimum wage just hit $16/hr as of Jan 1. Good for workers’ wallets, but small biz owners are feelin’ the pinch. How’s this gonna play out on Federal Hill or in Narragansett? #RhodeIsland #MinimumWage #OceanState
Providence’s new mayor just axed some controversial executive orders. Civil Liberties Union is cheering the move for protecting our rights. What do you think—less city hall overreach a win for us? #ProvidenceRI #CivilLiberties #OceanState
Rhode Island’s minimum wage just jumped a buck in 2026. Good news for workers, but small biz owners might feel the pinch. How’s this gonna play out in your neck of the woods? #RhodeIsland #MinimumWage #OceanState
Providence just dropped $3.75M to keep WaterFire burning bright with a 20-year lease deal. Smart move for a gem that pulls us all together. What’s your fave WaterFire memory? #WaterFire #ProvidenceRI #OceanState
Live music kicking off at Busker’s Irish Pub in Newport this Friday at 8 p.m. Nothing beats a cold pint and some local tunes to start the weekend. Who’s got a fave band they’ve seen there? #NewportRI #LiveMusic #OceanState
Hey Rhode Islanders, did you know there’s new chatter on civil rights and equitable tolling in RI courts? Limits on legal timing could hit close to home. What’s your take on balancing fairness and deadlines? #RILaw #CivilRights #OceanState
Rhode Island just dropped emergency regs to ditch federal OBBBA rules for corporate taxes. State’s carving its own path on how businesses get taxed. Good move or overreach? What’s your take? #RITaxes #OceanState #LocalControl
Newport County’s got a packed weekend! Live music at One Pelham East, laughs with The Bit Players at Firehouse Theater, and Elf with a holiday concert at JPT. What’s your go-to event? #NewportRI #RhodeIslandEvents #OceanState
Newport County’s got a full lineup this Tuesday, Dec 16! Music Bingo at JB On The Water, Trivia at Narragansett Cafe, holiday pop-ups at JPT, plus town meetings if you’re civic-curious. What’s your pick for the night? #NewportRI #OceanState #RIEvents
Washington Trust is setting up shop in Pawtucket with their 29th branch on Broadway, opening fall 2026. More banking options for a growing spot. What do you think this means for local biz? #RINews #PawtucketRI #OceanState
Get ready to light up the night, Westerly! The 6th Annual Light Parade is rollin’ down High Street on Dec 14. Floats, glowin’ walkers—free to join or watch. Who’s got the brightest idea this year? #WesterlyRI #LightParade #OceanState
Big news for RI banking! Robin Moses just joined Eastern Bank as Senior VP, bringing 25 years of know-how to lead commercial efforts. Hope this means more local focus and less corporate nonsense. What do you think? #RIBusiness #OceanState
Rhode Island's economy is back to 'neutral' per URI's Lardaro Report. Some good signs with manufacturing and job gains, but still in recession with shaky consumer vibes. Are we turning a corner or just idling? #RIEconomy #OceanState
So, Rhode Island’s now backing $60M in bonds for the Pawtucket soccer stadium. We’re on the hook for a private spot we don’t even own. Should the state be bankrolling this, or is it time we rethink these deals? #RINews #Pawtucket #OceanState
Rhode Island’s standing up to the feds! ACLU RI and Common Cause are fighting a DOJ request for our voter data. Secretary Amore says no way—our privacy ain’t for sale. Should the feds back off? #RIVoters #PrivacyMatters #OceanState
Got plans for Dec 10? Hit up the Smith Hill Holiday Bazaar at Smith Hill Library in PVD from 4-7pm. Santa’s got gifts, there’s free winter gear for families, plus raffles and crafts. Real community vibes. #ProvidenceRI #HolidayBazaar #OceanState