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- 1Legal aid cuts put immigrant children in Rhode Island at risk●Legal aid cuts put immigrant children in RI at risk | Opinion
An opinion piece in The Providence Journal argues that cuts to legal aid funding are putting immigrant children in Rhode Island at risk. The article contends that without legal representation, these children face serious obstacles navigating immigration proceedings. The piece calls attention to the consequences of reduced funding for legal services serving young immigrants in the state.
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The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority has lifted the travel ban that had been in place on Rhode Island bridges. The restriction, imposed during hazardous conditions, is no longer in effect, and drivers can once again cross normally. The announcement matters for commuters and travelers in the region, though details on the timing of the lifting or the conditions that prompted the ban were not provided in the initial report.