Daily Briefing: RI landmarks, surveys and more

My Cadbury egg sugar-high feels like it's just about wearing off, and my coffee is kicking in, so let's take a look at what's making the news today. [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon Apr 10 2023 Lynne Sullivan | Regional Executive Editor [@LSullivan73]( Good morning, readers. This week I'm filling in for Will Richmond, who is off enjoying a well-deserved vacation. My sugar-high — from sneaking too many Cadbury eggs — feels like it's just about wearing off, and my coffee is kicking in, so let's take a look at what's making the news today. We all know the housing market is tight. But imagine how daunting it is for our communities' most vulnerable members? Reporter Wheeler Cowperthwaite explores how housing has become a major focus of Sojourner House, which [serves victims of domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking](. Eddie Dowling Highway. Nate Whipple Highway. Hugh B. Bain Middle School in Cranston. Ever wonder who certain Rhode Island landmarks are named after? Reporter Katie Landeck gets to the bottom of it in [her latest edition of What and Why RI.]( Checking in with our regional sister papers, I found this interesting story from the Cape Cod Times about [why a small army of citizen scientists cluster at Cape rivers each spring to count fish.]( And if several folks at your Easter celebration snuck off to catch the final round of the Masters (I'll be honest, by the end, even I joined the kids and my brothers-in-law to watch!), you will be interested in this [column about 28-year-old winner Jon Rahm.]( TOP STORIES [Sojourner House expands housing to help domestic violence victims]( [Sojourner House in Providence.]( Nonprofit Sojourner House has doubled its budget since the start of the pandemic as it increases its focus on housing as rents rise. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [The George H. Fuller Mill on Exchange Street in Pawtucket in 2016.]( [For subscribers] [Political Scene: Is prevailing wage law stalling affordable housing?]( As Gov. Dan McKee's administration seeks to exempt projects already in the pipeline from the prevailing wage law, organized labor is crying foul. [READ MORE]( [Rhode Island Supreme Court Chief Justice Paul A. Suttell was paid $245,139.05 in 2019. Journal file photo.]( [Do you use Rhode Island's courts? User survey is seeking feedback]( RI Courts want to hear from you, user survey under way [READ MORE]( [Sergeant William Babcock, 2nd Regiment, RI Volunteers, Petersburg, 1865]( [Veterans Voice: South Kingstown Medal of Honor recipients recognized]( South Kingstown’s designation as a Medal of Honor Town, and the commemoration of the Town’s servicemen still missing in action. [READ MORE]( [SIX is a “euphoric celebration of 21st century girl power.”]( [Come see 'SIX' at PPAC with The Journal, add your voice to the review]( The contest is to come see 'SIX' on Wednesday, April 12 at 7 p.m. with our engagement reporter. [READ MORE]( Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](