Daily Briefing: The story behind the tiny car RI wants off the roads

ALSO: You aren't the only one who loves Job Lot. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu May 9 2024 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at [The Providence Journal]( and this is the Daily Briefing. Have you ever seen a tiny truck driving on Rhode Island roads? Maybe you saw it scooting around a farm and thought "How cute." The mini Japanese vehicles called "kei cars" and "kei trucks" have a cult following, but Rhode Island doesn't want them on the roads anymore and has started revoking registrations as they've been deemed unsafe by the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators. For those who have owned them the change in direction is disappointing, but is it possible they could get their registrations back? [kei.jpg] A kei truck parked outside Harvest, a cafe in Newport. Antonia Noori Farzan [The Journal's Antonia Farzan reports on legislation currently before the General Assembly addressing these tiny vehicles.]( • The Journal's Antonia Farzan recently chronicled [the issue of resident violence in Rhode Island's nursing homes]( and at least one tool may soon become available to help loved ones keep an eye on those loving in these facilities. Antonia reports that legislation that would allow surveillance cameras to be placed in nursing home residents' rooms unanimously cleared the Senate on Tuesday. [Still, there's some opposition.]( • Who doesn't love Ocean State Job Lot? From crazy deals to unique food items, you never know what you'll find. Turns out it's also one of the best managed private companies in the country. [The Journal's Wheeler Cowperthwiate reports on how they earned the recognition.]( • It's going to be all things quahogs next week as Rhode Island celebrates the 8th annual Quahog Week. Journal food and dining editor Gail Ciampa reports that of course you'll be able to find clam cakes and stuffies, but restaurants and other establishments around the state will also be serving up some pretty unique dishes. [Take a look at what's on tap.]( • What's it like when somebody discovers a possible bomb near your door? 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