Poll: McKee 'very unpopular,' trails in primary race Brewed Awakenings owner hopes to jolt RI's elections Political Roundtable with Joe Fleming and Cara Cromwell Helena Foulkes, candidate for governor, on opioids, Costco Guckian announces run for governor Tall order for R.I. GOP? Aaron Guckian focused on moderation and compassion. Providence City Council member Sue AnderBois launches campaign for lieutenant governor No. 2 at the R.I. State Police accepts job with the Diocese

McKee declares Washington Bridge demolition phase officially over State to pay former US attorney, law firm $83K+ for bridge oversight hearing Transportation Director Alviti to testify under oath at bridge oversight hearing DC vs RI Don’t blame whosiewhatis. It’s not his job! Contractors being sued by RIDOT are still inspecting these RI bridges PAST BRIDGE REPORTS Transportation Director Alviti to testify under oath at bridge oversight hearing Contractors RI is suing for brid

DOJ sues RI Secretary of State Amore for not providing personal voter information Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data There’s free money hiding in the Big Beautiful Bill Act. Please don’t pass it up, Rhode Island. Blown away: The wind turbine project caught in a Trump battle DEM director warns of ‘devastating’ consequences for R.I. decarbonization mandate under Trump Reed, Dems call for accountability after US st

RI budget outlook improves as Medicaid enrollment shrinks Report: RI is 'markedly outspending' other states in key areas. RI Senate will focus on health care and ailing hospitals in 2026 PAST GENERAL ASSEMBLY NEWS What's in RI's proposed $14.3B budget? Help for primary care, RIPTA funds and 'Taylor Swift tax' Real estate pushback to the 'Taylor Swift tax' begins. Will the charge hit everyday cottages? Senate president thwarts bid to move assault weapons ban to friendlier comm

A new medical school won’t cure R.I.’s primary care shortage. Search is on to be Block Island's only doctor. Woonsocket strikes $2M settlement with Prime Healthcare over Landmark Medical Center taxes RI Senate will focus on health care and ailing hospitals in 2026 PAST HEALTHCARE NEWS Neronha announces steps to address RI’s health care crisis Butler president accuses striking workers of threats, harassment; union calls claims a distraction Opinion: An aging Rhode Island need

Why did the CRMC take 40 years to protect a Watch Hill right-of-way? Deadline to submit claims for RIBridges data breach settlement is Jan. 14, 2026 'Chaos for the sake of chaos': Ex-Coventry Council president says threats led to resignation PAST HEADLINES Report recommends City Council ‘explore’ rent control in Providence Providence Mayor Smiley signs fiscal year 2026 budget Memo: Nearly 100 Providence City Hall jobs could be cut if tax levy bill doesn’t pass Providence mayo

Long-awaited $3.7B in heating assistance released to states and tribes Blown away: The wind turbine project caught in a Trump battle PAST HEADLINES R.I. utility regulators approve 16% hike in winter electric rates starting Oct. 1 RI Republicans propose cutting renewable energy programs to reduce utility bills Lawmakers must reform Rhode Island's 'net zero' mandates Lawmakers consider burying power lines along water in Providence, East Providence Opinion:  We know what needs t

RI treasurer announces affordable homeownership program With homelessness rising, new federal rules could benefit states that take tougher approaches Neronha co-leads suit over HUD policy that would put more people into homelessness We need to do more to stop flow of homelessness PAST HOUSING HEADLINES State leaders announce first round of housing bond McKee signs several housing bills McKee announces $20M for homelessness prevention, reforms to state system RI changed what '

Transportation Director Alviti to testify under oath at bridge oversight hearing Contractors RI is suing for bridge failure are still on state payroll Alene Violet & Ken Block Dissect Bridge Testimony PAST BRIDGE REPORTS 'A politically charged scenario': Docs show what wasn't released in Washington Bridge reports RIDOT: New Washington Bridge monitoring system shows bridge is ‘doing great’ Latest readings on Washington Bridge show no structural integrity impacts Emails in 2019

Providence City Council member Sue AnderBois launches campaign for lieutenant governor Attorney general candidate Keith Hoffmann talks about SNAP, immigration enforcement McKee calls on Foulkes to return campaign donation from Larry Summers PAST ELECTION NEWS McKee faces lowest approval rating among state governors in Morning Consult survey Cannabis Control Commission chair stepping down Former Cannabis Control Commission chair takes step toward attorney general run Newcomer

Rhode Island delegation opposes Senate deal to reopen federal government Smiley criticizes ICE detainment at Providence courthouse, maintains city policy won't change PAST DC vs RI REPORTS Trump threatens to move World Cup matches from Foxborough ‘It’s extortion’: Brown faculty resist White House bid to reshape higher education R.I. judge blocks Trump’s restrictions on HHS, HUD grants These RI lawmakers took an expenses-paid trip to Israel during the Gaza offensive Pam Bondi

J. William Middendorf II, 101, Dies; Navy Secretary and Musical Diplomat Ambassador J. William Middendorf II, Diplomat, Naval Secretary, and Rhode Island Statesman. Former Navy secretary and diplomat J. William Middendorf II, 'a true patriot The Ambassador’s last OpEd published 5 days before his passing: RI's significant role in US Navy's 250-year history

'A politically charged scenario': Docs show what wasn't released in Washington Bridge reports RIDOT: New Washington Bridge monitoring system shows bridge is ‘doing great’ Latest readings on Washington Bridge show no structural integrity impacts PAST BRIDGE REPORTS Emails in 2019 show waterproofing was skipped in rush to reopen Washington Bridge Oversight fight brews after Washington Bridge forensic audit leak McKee: Bring on another Washington Bridge oversight hearing McKee w

McKee faces lowest approval rating among state governors in Morning Consult survey Cannabis Control Commission chair stepping down Former Cannabis Control Commission chair takes step toward attorney general run Newcomer joins Providence mayor's race. Who is Michael English? '10 News Conference' takes closer look at Rep. Moulton's decision to challenge Sen. Markey Ads promoting McKee's 'Math Matters' don't cross a line, watchdog says. PAST ELECTION NEWS State Rep. Jason Knight

State leaders announce first round of housing bonds PAST HOUSING HEADLINES McKee signs several housing bills McKee announces $20M for homelessness prevention, reforms to state system RI changed what 'affordable' housing means – and the number of cities hitting their goal doubled 'It will be life changing': How a new Providence apartment building will help the most vulnerable Can housing and conservation coexist in RI? Why Kate Sayles says it can and should be done Homebuying

State Rep. Jason Knight launches campaign for Rhode Island attorney general 'I just didn't want it enough': Peter Neronha rules out run for governor Rep. Craven resigns as judiciary committee chair, won't run for reelection Scrutiny ends attorney general candidate's campaign days after it started You can see it coming, right? R.I. elections board slashes campaign finance fines in the hopes of getting scofflaws to pay up PAST ELECTION NEWS Rep. Robert Craven bows out of Rhode

Pam Bondi and RI Sen. Whitehouse battle over Trump and Epstein Brown University president breaks silence about Trump demands ‘I encourage you to read it’: Brown president seeks community feedback on Trump memo Immigration lawyer under federal investigation is temporarily suspended in Rhode Island PAST DC vs RI REPORTS US Rep. Amo votes against resolution to honor Charlie Kirk RI joins multistate lawsuit against Trump restrictions on sex ed funding US Government Sues Inept RI

Emails in 2019 show waterproofing was skipped in rush to reopen Washington Bridge Oversight fight brews after Washington Bridge forensic...

Rep. Robert Craven bows out of Rhode Island Attorney General race PAST ELECTION NEWS \ Rep. Craven kicks off campaign for RI attorney...

Forensic analysis of Washington Bridge failure finds problems decades in the making Forensic audit shows RI officials overlooked...