Nancy Lavin
@nancyklavin.bsky.social
Rhode Island born and bred, but convinced I don't have the accent (don't tell me otherwise). Covering state politics, environment and business for Rhode Island Current.
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@peterneronha.bsky.social co-leads lawsuit over new HUD policy that would shift Continuum of Care funding away from permanent housing toward transitional housing and "lead to predictably disastrous results." By @krish-eh.bsky.social
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Neronha co-leads suit over HUD policy that would put more people into homelessness • Rhode Island Current
Nineteen attorneys general and two governors filed suit in Rhode Island on Tuesday to stop the Trump administration from shifting nearly $4 billion in housing grants, a policy change they say could pu...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:01 PM
@peterneronha.bsky.social co-leads lawsuit over new HUD policy that would shift Continuum of Care funding away from permanent housing toward transitional housing and "lead to predictably disastrous results." By @krish-eh.bsky.social
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“It’s very upsetting, but eventually — I hate to say something so callous — but fish or cut bait," Chief Judge Stacey Jernigan of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas said at a hearing Tuesday in Dallas. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/25/f...
‘Fish or cut bait,’ federal bankruptcy judge tells prospective buyers for Roger Williams and Fatima • Rhode Island Current
Pressure is mounting, and time is running out for the long-delayed sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, with bankrupt owner Prospect Medical Holdings setting a Dec. 1...
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November 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
“It’s very upsetting, but eventually — I hate to say something so callous — but fish or cut bait," Chief Judge Stacey Jernigan of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas said at a hearing Tuesday in Dallas. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/25/f...
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The League of RI Businesses has an 'unprecedented’ 40 PAC strategy that lets business group skirt campaign finance donation limits. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/25/h...
How to win elections and influence the State House? The League of RI Businesses has a plan. • Rhode Island Current
New conservative-leaning business group, The League of RI Businesses, has opened 40 political action committees to skirt campaign donation limits and funnel large sums of money to its chosen candidate...
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November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The League of RI Businesses has an 'unprecedented’ 40 PAC strategy that lets business group skirt campaign finance donation limits. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/25/h...
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This is quite stunning from the @wsj.com.
Business investment in AI might have accounted for as much as half of the growth in gross domestic product, adjusted for inflation, in the first six months of the year.
Business investment in AI might have accounted for as much as half of the growth in gross domestic product, adjusted for inflation, in the first six months of the year.
How the U.S. Economy Became Hooked on AI Spending
Growth has been bolstered by data-center investment and stock-market wealth. A reversal could raise the risk of recession.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:47 PM
This is quite stunning from the @wsj.com.
Business investment in AI might have accounted for as much as half of the growth in gross domestic product, adjusted for inflation, in the first six months of the year.
Business investment in AI might have accounted for as much as half of the growth in gross domestic product, adjusted for inflation, in the first six months of the year.
How to win elections and influence the State House? The League of RI Businesses has a 40-PAC plan. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/25/h...
How to win elections and influence the State House? The League of RI Businesses has a plan. • Rhode Island Current
New conservative-leaning business group, The League of RI Businesses, has opened 40 political action committees to skirt campaign donation limits and funnel large sums of money to its chosen candidate...
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November 25, 2025 at 12:43 PM
How to win elections and influence the State House? The League of RI Businesses has a 40-PAC plan. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/25/h...
The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission’s unanimous decision dips into existing funds from RI Energy customer charges for energy efficiency and storm preparedness, while temporarily suspending the same charges for the first 3 months of the year.
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Utility regulators approve alternative winter electric discounts after RI Energy yanks its offer • Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island Energy customers will see relief on winter electric bills under an alternative discount scheme approved by the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission Monday. The $32 in monthly discount...
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November 24, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission’s unanimous decision dips into existing funds from RI Energy customer charges for energy efficiency and storm preparedness, while temporarily suspending the same charges for the first 3 months of the year.
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If Rhode Island continues to decrease its fossil fuel reliance at the same rate as it has over the last five years, it will miss the 2030 target under the Act on Climate law, a new DEM report warns.
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DEM report: R.I. must speed up lowering carbon emissions to meet Act on Climate mandates • Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island will need to speed up its shift away from fossil fuels in order to meet the 2030 decarbonization mandate set by the Act on Climate Law, according to a new report measuring 2023 greenhouse...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:13 PM
If Rhode Island continues to decrease its fossil fuel reliance at the same rate as it has over the last five years, it will miss the 2030 target under the Act on Climate law, a new DEM report warns.
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DEM report: R.I. must speed up lowering carbon emissions to meet Act on Climate mandates • Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island will need to speed up its shift away from fossil fuels in order to meet the 2030 decarbonization mandate set by the Act on Climate Law, according to a new report measuring 2023 greenhouse...
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November 24, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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COMMENTARY: Members of the new Newport Hospital birthing center Community Advisory Panel were asked to sign confidentiality agreements, mom who declined invitation to join says. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/23/b...
Brown University Health could have made Newport Hospital birthing center study group more inclusive • Rhode Island Current
A local mom wonders if there’s more that can be done by Brown University Health to make its newly appointed Community Advisory Panel on the Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center feel like a community-w...
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November 23, 2025 at 9:00 PM
COMMENTARY: Members of the new Newport Hospital birthing center Community Advisory Panel were asked to sign confidentiality agreements, mom who declined invitation to join says. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/23/b...
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@alanadimario.bsky.social on a number of RISenate
colleagues going to fundraiser for a primary rival: “Eight people who can’t vote in my district attending the Republican-backed fundraiser for my primary opponent doesn’t concern me ..." [full comment in #2] www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi...
colleagues going to fundraiser for a primary rival: “Eight people who can’t vote in my district attending the Republican-backed fundraiser for my primary opponent doesn’t concern me ..." [full comment in #2] www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi...
TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Nov. 21, 2025
Will the Rhode Island Senate remain divided? Plus, Helena Foulkes leans on a big name to raise more campaign cash
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November 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM
@alanadimario.bsky.social on a number of RISenate
colleagues going to fundraiser for a primary rival: “Eight people who can’t vote in my district attending the Republican-backed fundraiser for my primary opponent doesn’t concern me ..." [full comment in #2] www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi...
colleagues going to fundraiser for a primary rival: “Eight people who can’t vote in my district attending the Republican-backed fundraiser for my primary opponent doesn’t concern me ..." [full comment in #2] www.oceanstatemedia.org/politics/tgi...
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NEWSMAKERS: @rifoodbank.bsky.social CEO Melissa Cherney joins @timwhiteri.bsky.social and me to discuss the record high 100,000 Rhode Islanders seeking food aid a month - even before the recent SNAP crisis
Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on 12+ and TV - or get the pod www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on 12+ and TV - or get the pod www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
November 21, 2025 at 8:22 PM
NEWSMAKERS: @rifoodbank.bsky.social CEO Melissa Cherney joins @timwhiteri.bsky.social and me to discuss the record high 100,000 Rhode Islanders seeking food aid a month - even before the recent SNAP crisis
Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on 12+ and TV - or get the pod www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
Watch online now - tonight/Sunday on 12+ and TV - or get the pod www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
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National report warns holiday toy dangers persist, now including AI. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/21/c...
Choking hazards, toxic resin and unfiltered AI teddy bears, oh my! New report lists toy dangers. • Rhode Island Current
A teddy bear, colorful beads and a Disney princess jewelry kit look like fun toys for kids to play with. But they’re also among the most dangerous, according to the latest “Trouble in Toyland” report ...
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November 21, 2025 at 9:21 PM
National report warns holiday toy dangers persist, now including AI. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/21/c...
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Centurion Foundation CEO asks state to cut talks with Prime Healthcare, alleging sabotage of its hospital deal. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/21/r...
Roger Williams and Fatima buyer plays it cool in public but excoriates regulators in private emails • Rhode Island Current
Private emails between The Centurion Foundation CEO Ben Mingle and Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha show a behind-the-scenes feud over the state's courtship of Prime Healthcare, and the del...
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November 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Centurion Foundation CEO asks state to cut talks with Prime Healthcare, alleging sabotage of its hospital deal. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/21/r...
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The bad news: our utility here in #RhodeIsland has opted out of contract negotiations with the SouthCoast Wind project
The good news: #offshorewind will still save residents money this winter and in coming winters. /1
My latest for @rhodeislandcurrent.com
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The good news: #offshorewind will still save residents money this winter and in coming winters. /1
My latest for @rhodeislandcurrent.com
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Despite SouthCoast Wind setback, offshore wind will lower power prices • Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island needs stronger leadership to meet the state’s climate targets, get off the roller coaster of high power prices caused by over-dependence on gas and hold Rhode Island Energy accountable.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The bad news: our utility here in #RhodeIsland has opted out of contract negotiations with the SouthCoast Wind project
The good news: #offshorewind will still save residents money this winter and in coming winters. /1
My latest for @rhodeislandcurrent.com
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The good news: #offshorewind will still save residents money this winter and in coming winters. /1
My latest for @rhodeislandcurrent.com
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Federal food assistance that clients at the Refugee Dream Center in Providence and hundreds of thousands of other lawful immigrants nationwide rely on will be cut off in three months, stripped away by federal budget cuts. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/19/t...
They fled war and famine. Now refugees in Rhode Island worry about putting food on the table. • Rhode Island Current
Upcoming changes to federal food assistance and government health care will cut off access for thousands of lawfully present immigrants in Rhode Island, including refugees, asylum seekers and other vu...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Federal food assistance that clients at the Refugee Dream Center in Providence and hundreds of thousands of other lawful immigrants nationwide rely on will be cut off in three months, stripped away by federal budget cuts. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/19/t...
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Clock is ticking as deal in the works to save Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital from closing at the end of the month. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/18/t...
Tentative deal to keep Roger Williams and Fatima open through December in the works • Rhode Island Current
Despite previously suggesting a rapid turnaround for Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, attorneys now say they need more time, agreeing to postpone their scheduled update b...
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November 18, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Clock is ticking as deal in the works to save Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital from closing at the end of the month. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/18/t...
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By @aidanryan.bsky.social -- Why have so many local TV news journalists left the industry?
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Why have so many local TV news journalists left the industry? - The Boston Globe
Big names including WBZ-TV’s Jon Keller and WHDH-TV’s Kim Khazei are just the most recent examples of the accelerating flight of broadcasters from the airwaves.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:22 PM
By @aidanryan.bsky.social -- Why have so many local TV news journalists left the industry?
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RI Energy and Gov. Dan McKee have championed the $149M rate relief plan to help struggling residents with rising energy costs. But the discounts originated with state utility regulators as a condition of the 2022 sale from National Grid to PPL Corp.
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Rhode Island Energy drops winter bill discount plan amid scrutiny from state regulators • Rhode Island Current
Facing scrutiny and potential rejection over proposed winter energy bill credits, Rhode Island Energy has pulled the plug on its $149 million discount plan for ratepayers, according to a letter sent F...
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November 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
RI Energy and Gov. Dan McKee have championed the $149M rate relief plan to help struggling residents with rising energy costs. But the discounts originated with state utility regulators as a condition of the 2022 sale from National Grid to PPL Corp.
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And then there was one. The tristate soliciation for offshore wind has collapsed amid federal uncertainty, w/ RI pulling out of plans to purchase power from SouthCoast Wind, a beleaguered project. Now, Massachusetts stands alone. h/t @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/14/r...
Rhode Island Energy breaks off contract with SouthCoast Wind amid federal uncertainty • Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island Energy has canceled its tentative contract to buy power from SouthCoast Wind, citing ongoing delays and federal uncertainty facing the offshore wind industry.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:24 PM
And then there was one. The tristate soliciation for offshore wind has collapsed amid federal uncertainty, w/ RI pulling out of plans to purchase power from SouthCoast Wind, a beleaguered project. Now, Massachusetts stands alone. h/t @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/14/r...
The confirmation comes 14 days after the latest (delayed) deadline to ink a deal for RI to buy power from SouthCoast Wind. And 10 days after a federal judge authorized the Trump administration to revoke a key permit for the project
BREAKING: Rhode Island Energy has ended its negotiations with SouthCoast Wind. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/14/r...
Rhode Island Energy breaks off contract with SouthCoast Wind amid federal uncertainty • Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island Energy has canceled its tentative contract to buy power from SouthCoast Wind, citing ongoing delays and federal uncertainty facing the offshore wind industry.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The confirmation comes 14 days after the latest (delayed) deadline to ink a deal for RI to buy power from SouthCoast Wind. And 10 days after a federal judge authorized the Trump administration to revoke a key permit for the project
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The owner of Rhode Island’s only outdoor hemp farm may have to shut down now that Congress has OKed reopening the federal government under legislation that would effectively ban hemp products containing over 0.4 milligrams of THC.
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Rhode Island hemp industry faces uncertainty amid federal crackdown on THC products • Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island’s hemp industry faces an uncertain future as the federal government moves to ban products with more than 0.4 milligrams of THC — a change that could shutter one farm and upend the fast-gr...
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November 13, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The owner of Rhode Island’s only outdoor hemp farm may have to shut down now that Congress has OKed reopening the federal government under legislation that would effectively ban hemp products containing over 0.4 milligrams of THC.
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R.I. tax revenue projections are up. Lawmakers are still down on FY27 budget outlook. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/12/r...
R.I. tax revenue projections are up. Lawmakers are still down on FY27 budget outlook. • Rhode Island Current
An extra $29.2 million is expected to flow into state coffers by June 30, 2026,, according to new estimates adopted by state budget analysts Monday. But lawmakers are still bracing for fallout from fe...
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November 12, 2025 at 10:24 PM
R.I. tax revenue projections are up. Lawmakers are still down on FY27 budget outlook. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/12/r...
Hospital workers allege McKee’s administration unlawfully interfered in Fatima, Rogers Williams sale. But looking bad and breaking state contract law are not the same thing, attorney Bob Flanders notes rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/12/h...
Hospital workers allege McKee’s administration unlawfully interfered in Fatima, Rogers Williams sale • Rhode Island Current
The United Nurses and Allied Professionals allege Rhode Island Health and Human Services Secretary Richard Charest broke the law by courting another buyer for Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lad...
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November 12, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Hospital workers allege McKee’s administration unlawfully interfered in Fatima, Rogers Williams sale. But looking bad and breaking state contract law are not the same thing, attorney Bob Flanders notes rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/12/h...
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“When you’re looking at the damage to Rhode Island’s health care system — I thought this was a fight worth pursuing,” Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse told reporters over Zoom Monday morning. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/10/r...
Reed and Whitehouse defend votes against ending shutdown in order to save health care subsidies • Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island’s two senators expressed disappointment Monday, the day after eight of their Democratic colleagues broke away from the party’s majority to join Republicans in passing a short-term deal th...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:46 PM
“When you’re looking at the damage to Rhode Island’s health care system — I thought this was a fight worth pursuing,” Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse told reporters over Zoom Monday morning. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/10/r...
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Gov. Dan McKee condemns Trump’s latest edict but skirts issue of whether to undo payments to EBT cards. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/10/w...
Will Rhode Island claw back SNAP benefits per USDA memo? To be determined. • Rhode Island Current
Gov. Dan McKee was quick to condemn the Trump administration for creating chaos and hardship over its directives regarding federal food assistance. But McKee's latest statement leaves unclear whether ...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Gov. Dan McKee condemns Trump’s latest edict but skirts issue of whether to undo payments to EBT cards. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/11/10/w...