Rhode Island students demand the dismissal of teacher Benjamin Fillo following comments made in a TikTok video by Charlie Kirk.
Controversy Erupts at Barrington High School Following Teacher’s Comments A Barrington High School student expressed outrage over a social studies teacher’s remarks about Charlie Kirk, who was recently assassinated, calling for the educator’s dismissal during a school board meeting on September 15. Students, alongside parents and staff, voiced their discontent with Benjamin Phillo’s comments, which […]
Justice Department files lawsuit against Rhode Island schools regarding race-focused loan forgiveness program
Department of Justice Sues Rhode Island Schools Over Loan Forgiveness Program The Rhode Island Department of Education and the Providence Public School District are facing legal action from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding a student loan forgiveness program that is exclusively available to non-white teachers. Hal Hermeet K. Dillon, Assistant Director of the […]
Health Insurance Rates in Rhode Island Rise by 17% to 21%
Health Premium Increases Approved in Rhode Island for 2026 On September 15, 2025, Rhode Island’s Office of Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) approved new health insurance premiums for 2026, marking a significant shift in costs driven by rising healthcare and drug expenses. This change will not only impact residents in Rhode Island but could have broader […]
Rhode Island titleholder leverages military experience to support foster youth
Alexia Rodriguez: From Combat Boots to the Crown On Sunday, Alexia Rodriguez, competing as Miss Rhode Island, made her mark at the Miss America pageant. The 25-year-old has a unique background; she served in the Rhode Island Army National Guard during the Covid-19 pandemic and has dedicated over three years to full-time active military service. […]
The ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ on luxury vacation properties in Rhode Island is being adopted by other states.
Taylor Swift Will Attend Grammy Awards Taylor Swift is set to attend the 67th Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. The recent trend in various states to tax wealthy property owners has ignited tensions among real estate brokers and prospective buyers. Rhode Island and Montana, for instance, are implementing tax cuts […]
Rhode Island prosecutor Devon Flanagan, who warned officers they would ‘regret’ arresting her in a widely shared video, receives a 6-month suspension.
Rhode Island Aide Faces Consequences After Arrest A Rhode Island aide has been placed on unpaid leave following her embarrassing arrest, which quickly gained media attention. Devon Flanagan, 34, was taken into custody on August 14 for intentional trespassing at the Clark Cookhouse Restaurant in Newport. Following the incident, she will be on six months […]
Rhode Island prosecutor takes 6 months of unpaid leave following viral arrest
Rhode Island Prosecutor Suspended After Arrest Rhode Island prosecutors have decided to take action after an incident involving Special Assistant Devon Flanagan, who was arrested for intended trespassing. This incident occurred on August 14 at the Clark Cookhouse Restaurant in Newport, leading to her being placed on six months of unpaid leave. Attorney General Peter […]
Rhode Island Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Flanagan placed on unpaid leave following viral arrest footage
The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office reported that Special Assistant Devon Flanagan, who was arrested earlier this week, expressed remorse after allegedly attempting to use her position to evade arrest. As the office investigates the matter, Flanagan has been placed on paid leave. Starting Monday, she will transition to unpaid leave, although the duration of […]
Rhode Island Assistant Attorney General Who Gained Attention Now on Unpaid Leave
Rhode Island Attorney General on Unpaid Leave After Arrest The Attorney General of Rhode Island is taking unpaid leave after an incident involving his assistant, Devon Flanagan, who was arrested on August 14th for resisting arrest outside Clark Cookhouse. Beginning Monday, Flanagan will be on unpaid leave following her arrest, as reported by Rhode Island […]
Rhode Island Attorney General shown in viral arrest video put on unpaid leave
Rhode Island Prosecutor Arrested, Placed on Unpaid Leave Recent reports indicate that a Rhode Island prosecutor was arrested earlier this week under questionable circumstances. Devon Flanagan, who held a position with the Attorney General’s office, allegedly attempted to leverage her role to evade arrest. Following the incident, she has been placed on unpaid leave. Initially, […]