RI property tax hikes this year were largest in a decade, study finds RI Has 10th Highest Tax Burden in U.S. - Businesses Hit Hard Without Shekarchi, housing reform had a modest 2026 Report: RI far from reaching ‘Housing 2030’ goals PAST HOUSING HEADLINES Smiley introduces emergency rent assistance grants, Housing Stabilization Package 'Crisis,' or 'best practice?' Why advocates are split on RI's new homeless system Rhode Island ranks 9th in nation for highest average monthly

As a designated FIFA fan zone, Providence is a major hub for the World Cup tournament. The impacts range from costs to safety concerns, and Rhode Islanders wonder: will the investment to lure fans pay off? Plus, the state's first-ever child tax credit and movement on the Millionaires Tax. Lively host Jim Hummel is with RI filmmaker Dante Bellini Jr. and Paige Parks from Rhode Island KIDS COUNT. Watch the show here.

Eight years after planners first envisioned bringing permanent food service and public restrooms to the 195 District Park, a 3,500-square-foot pavilion opens this month – amid criticism from some surrounding restaurants that taxpayers are funding an operation that is competing with dozens of private businesses. Jim Hummel follows up on his investigation from 2022 and finds that the final price tag is significantly higher than originally estimated. Read the report here.