Kristin Burnell

2 weeks ago | wwlp.com | Kristin Burnell |Melanie DaSilva

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — An early morning fire at Matunuck Oyster Bar in South Kingstown left the local staple heavily damaged. Firefighters responding to the scene on Succotash Road around 3:45 a.m. Tuesday found heavy fire and smoke coming from the restaurant. Union Fire District of South Kingstown Chief Steven Pinch said strong winds fueled the flames, which spread to the building’s “void spaces.” Despite those challenges, crews were able to get the fire under control in about 90 minutes.

2 weeks ago | wtnh.com | Kristin Burnell |Melanie DaSilva

SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — Crews are working to extinguish a fire that broke out at Matunuck Oyster Bar in South Kingstown early Tuesday morning. Firefighters responding to the scene on Succotash Road around 3:45 a.m. found heavy fire and smoke coming from the building. Union Fire District of South Kingstown Chief Steve Pinch said the wind was a challenge at first, but crews were able to quickly get the fire under control.

3 weeks ago | wpri.com | Kristin Burnell

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Hemp-derived THC drinks are popping up in stores across the state. It's a non-alcoholic beverage that can still give you a buzz, and now lawmakers are considering two bills on the topic. House Bill 6270 would ban the sales altogether, and House Bill 6056, co-sponsored by State Rep. Jacquelyn Baginski of Cranston, would regulate how they are sold.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Kristin Burnell

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Hemp-derived THC drinks are popping up in stores across the state. It’s a non-alcoholic beverage that can still give you a buzz, and now lawmakers are considering two bills on the topic. House Bill 6270, co-sponsored by Rep. Scott Slater of Providence, would ban the sales altogether, and House Bill 6056, co-sponsored by State Rep. Jacquelyn Baginski of Cranston, would regulate how they are sold.

3 weeks ago | wpri.com | Melanie DaSilva |Kristin Burnell

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Rep. Seth Magaziner and more than a dozen lawmakers called for a vote that would prevent members of Congress from trading stocks. Magaziner and Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, introduced the TRUST in Congress Act earlier this year, which would stop congressional stock trading. The legislation would either prohibit elected officials and their immediate family members from trading stocks or require them to shift their investments to a qualified blind trust while in office.