State Worker Accused Of Stealing SNAP Benefits: PM Patch RI

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• RI Department Of Human Services Supervisor Accused Of SNAP Fraud: Prosecutors say Nadine Jean Baptiste, 57, and her daughter illegally accessed $191,000 worth of SNAP EBT benefits.
• Roger Williams University Adds Varsity Men's Ice Hockey, Women's Ice Hockey, And Women's Golf Programs: Three new varsity athletics programs will debut over the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years.
• Bristol Police Warn Of Scammers Targeting Victims With Google Images: Learn more from Bristol police about a common and recent scam targeting people on their computers and smartphones.

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