Daily Briefing: There's always a catch

ALSO: 🍨 The Jonas Brothers have teamed up with Friendly's to launch three new ice cream dishes Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Fri Sep 15 2023 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. As it's often said, nothing in life is free, and some municipal leaders in Rhode Island are finding out just how true that is. In her education reporting, The Journal's Amy Russo has learned that if municipalities want some of the $81 million Gov. Dan McKee's office is offering for learning centers there's going to be a catch. [02 AG] Gov. Dan McKee talks about his new Learn365RI education strategy. Kris Craig/The Providence Journal It's something that caught some leaders by surprise as they started preparing applications for the funds. Enough so that at least two communities have decided to forego applying. The funding, Amy reports, is tied to McKee's Learn365 program, which aims to present educational opportunities year-round. A number of R.I. communities have signed on to a compact to be included. Just what is the catch? [Read Amy's story to learn more.]( This free newsletter is possible thanks to our subscribers. [Support local journalism with a subscription to The Providence Journal.]( WORTH A READ 🚨 Danelo Cavalcante, the convicted murderer who broke out of a Pennsylvania prison nearly two weeks ago, was captured Wednesday. [Here's the latest on the capture.]( 🍨 [The Jonas Brothers have teamed up with Friendly's]( to launch three new ice cream dishes: The Joe, Nick and Kevin Sundaes. 📰 How an air quality study is mapping [which PVD neighborhoods have the worst air](. [Today's Weather]( 🌤️ Pleasant and less humid with sun and some clouds. Highs in the mid-70s. TOP STORIES [Rhode Islanders again ask regulators to reject winter electricity rate hikes]( [A utility crew works on a power line in Middletown.]( “How many jobs do you think that we can work?” asked Jessica Burton, a mother of four. The proposed hike would raise average bills by 25% on Oct. 1. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [CCRI Interim President Rosemary Costigan speaks at Thursday's announcement of a $5 million donation from Bally's to the school. Seated at left is Gov. Dan McKee, at right, Senate President Dominick Ruggerio.]( [Bally's gives CCRI $5M for new gaming, hospitality programs]( The programs will feature subjects such as casino operations, dealer training, slot technology, cyber security, and iGaming operations. [READ MORE]( [Rt 95 around Exit 6 in Coventry. For story about Route 95/195 on July 31, 2022. [The Providence Journal / Kris Craig] ORG XMIT: 10043044A]( [Highway to the sun: RI studying solar panels in highway medians]( The state currently spends around $750,000 mowing grass in median strips and more than $3 million lighting areas between the travel lanes [READ MORE]( [Michael Flynn, former President Donald Trump's first national security adviser, interacts with members of the audience after a speech to about 200 people in Venice, FL on July 12, 2023. Flynn spoke at the Venice Community Center to the Republican Club of South Sarasota County.]( [Press denied entry to 'grassroots citizens' event with Michael Flynn]( Flynn will be speaking at the Park Theatre in Cranston with retired Lt. Col. Ivan E. Raiklin. [READ MORE]( [Boston Red Sox baseball executive Chaim Bloom prior to a baseball game at Fenway Park, Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)]( [Bloom failed to be bold with proud Red Sox franchise]( “The results that we expect as an organization have not been there,” team president and CEO Sam Kennedy said. [READ MORE]( Advertisement You Asked. We Listened. The eNewspaper is now available in the breaking news app. [DOWNLOAD THE APP]( [DOWNLOAD THE APP]( 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 ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( 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](