📍swfl —> pvd digital @wpri12.bsky.social | previous @gulfcoastnewsnow.bsky.social | FGCU alum | news tip? story idea? 📧: jflower@wpri.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/jusolyn.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/jusolyn.bsky.social/post/3mpog3wyiws2oRI has banned a practice that allowed major supermarket chains to block competitors from moving into vacant grocery stores. I spoke with Lt. Gov. @sabinamatos.bsky.social about why she says the new law is so important for Rhode Islanders: https://wpri.com/news/politics/mckee-signs-law-blocking-restrictive-grocery-store-covenants/ @wpri12.bsky.social02 Jul 2026 16:08 +0000at://did:plc:hmhhx3tswfodbc5kd22wsd46/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpog3wyiws2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/jusolyn.bsky.social/post/3mdl6dscdss2h#NEW: Sen. Melissa Murray and Rep. Karen Alzate have introduced a bill that would allow abuse survivors in RI to break a lease without penalty, creating a way out of dangerous living situations. Why they say it's critical and long-overdue ⬇️ @wpri12.bsky.social https://www.wpri.com/news/politics/a-much-needed-lifeline-abuse-survivors-in-ri-could-leave-unsafe-homes-new-bill-proposes/29 Jan 2026 16:09 +0000at://did:plc:hmhhx3tswfodbc5kd22wsd46/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdl6dscdss2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/jusolyn.bsky.social/post/3mdgaldibn22xSnow cleanup can be more dangerous than it looks. I spoke with local hand surgeon Dr. Matthew Akelman, who says snowblower injuries are more common than you think — and they’re rarely “just a cut.” Some patients lose fingers every winter. ⬇️⬇️ [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Jan 2026 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:hmhhx3tswfodbc5kd22wsd46/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdgaldibn22x