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North Carolina voters to decide on two measures on property and income tax limits in November

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Ballotpedia · Jun 1

POTUS Branded Watch Spells 'Rump' Instead of 'Trump,' Leaving a MAGA Supporter's Wife in Tears

A Rhode Island couple received a misprinted Trump watch, sparking disappointment and highlighting broader issues in celebrity licensing and product quality control.

International Business Times UK · May 31

MAGA supporter buys $640 Trump watch for wife, left stunned after spotting one mistake: 'How could they process this?'

A Rhode Island couple who spent more than $600 on a Donald Trump-branded watch were left shocked when the product arrived with a mistake.

The Times of India · May 31

Legislatures in Arizona, California, and Rhode Island will decide on legislatively referred ballot measures in June

Three states—Arizona, California, and Rhode Island—have June deadlines for referring measures to voters. In Arizona, where legislators extended their session through June 30, 31 measures have passed one chamber and are awaiting a vote in the other. California's legislature does not adjourn until August 31, but legislative measures must be…

Ballotpedia · May 28

Kalshi Faces Another Legal Challenge From Rhode Island

Rhode Island Attorney General is suing Kalshi for offering sports prediction. There are 12 states that have taken action against prediction markets.

Sports Illustrated · May 28

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce signing a prenup? Where will their billion-dollar prenup be signed? Here's everything you need to know

As wedding rumors swirl, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce face a crucial decision: where to draft a prenup. State laws significantly impact asset protection, with Rhode Island, Kansas, and Tennessee reportedly offering strong options for the billionaire couple. The chosen location could be as vital as the ceremony itself.

The Economic Times · May 20

Transgender Subpoena Leads To Transdistrict Struggle

A District Court in Rhode Island attempts to quash a subpoena issued by a District Court in Texas.

Reason · May 14

Judge blocks DOJ’s demand for Rhode Island hospital records of transgender kids: ‘unworthy of this trust’

The subpoenas demanded Rhode Island Hospital surrender birth dates, Social Security numbers, and addresses for every patient who received transgender care over the past five years

The Independent UK · May 14

6 lakes larger than Rhode Island in the US: Lake Huron and Lake Michigan are nearly 15 times larger

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the United States by area, but comparing it with some of North America’s largest lakes makes it seem even tinier. The state covers just 1,214 square miles, which is surprisingly small once you realise that six freshwater lakes in or partly connected…

The Times of India · May 14

'Nothing Is Allowed to Leak': Taylor Swift Allegedly Has Multiple Wedding Gowns to 'Confuse People'

Taylor Swift is taking extreme measures to keep her wedding to Travis Kelce private, using decoy dresses and relocating the ceremony to New York for added security.

International Business Times UK · May 12