Bill would make assaulting sports officials a felony in Rhode Island Lawmakers consider letting seniors defer property tax payments Shekarchi unveils latest package of bills to boost housing production PAST GENERAL ASSEMBLY NEWS $70,000 new rug at RI State House gets state seal wrong The truth about Rhode Island’s tax on Social Security income Lawmaker proposes allowing telehealth vet appointments Bill would make assault on sports officials a felony in RI RI bill would make f

Foulkes pitches millionaire tax to fund 20,000 homes Foulkes responds after McKee calls election challenge "disgraceful" Former Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong enters lieutenant governor race 'We have had no reckoning': Foulkes criticizes McKee in NBC 10 interview With congressional seat questions, migration boosts RI population as deaths top births PAST ELECTION NEWS RI Rep. Patricia Serpa won’t seek reelection Matos' mission to bring more grocery stores to RI Pawtucket may

Gov. McKee signs executive order to lower energy bills, improve transparency Windmill Company Makes $500m Profit, despite Trump sanctions PAST HEADLINES RI's energy bills are high. What would candidates do about it? Petition Urges Rhode Island to Reconsider Energy Policies Amid Cost Crisis Save now, pay later: Critics warn McKee’s plan to ease energy bills comes with a tab Judge: Halted offshore wind project can continue Answering Kathy Gregg’s Question About Our Electric Bil

$70,000 new rug at RI State House gets state seal wrong The truth about Rhode Island’s tax on Social Security income Lawmaker proposes allowing telehealth vet appointments Bill would make assault on sports officials a felony in RI PAST GENERAL ASSEMBLY NEWS RI bill would make fossil fuel companies pay for climate change Battle of the bans: Gas-powered lawn equipment kicks up dust at the State House. House panel approves $18M 'backstop' to facilitate hospitals sale Political S

RI Rep. Patricia Serpa won’t seek reelection Matos' mission to bring more grocery stores to RI Pawtucket mayor faces first serious primary in 15 years PAST ELECTION NEWS House Speaker Shekarchi says he won't run for governor this yearHealthcare Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos launches reelection campaign Former Senate majority leader confirmed as District Court judge Allyn Meyers elected new GOP chair 10 years after his death, Buddy Cianci's legacy remains complicated Media barred from

RI Supreme Court Justice Maureen McKenna Goldberg to retire How are judges picked in RI? Here's a breakdown

'I'm not going to be a political pawn' outgoing Alviti warns critics McKee surprised by Alviti letter PAST BRIDGE REPORTS RIDOT removed over 700 bridges from its count, then said it met repair goal Director Peter Alviti will step down from Rhode Island Department of Transportation 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

RI bill would make fossil fuel companies pay for climate change Battle of the bans: Gas-powered lawn equipment kicks up dust at the State House. House panel approves $18M 'backstop' to facilitate hospitals sale PAST GENERAL ASSEMBLY NEWS Political Scene: The wish lists of RI's state office-holders Rhode Island lawmaker proposes bill to arm public college campus police Bill would allow abuse survivors to end leases early ACLU raises concerns about speaker restrictions on RI ju

RIDOT removed over 700 bridges from its count, then said it met repair goal Director Peter Alviti will step down from Rhode Island Department of Transportation PAST BRIDGE REPORTS 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

House Speaker Shekarchi says he won't run for governor this yearHealthcare Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos launches reelection campaign Former Senate majority leader confirmed as District Court judge PAST ELECTION NEWS Allyn Meyers elected new GOP chair 10 years after his death, Buddy Cianci's legacy remains complicated Media barred from vote on new RI GOP chairman. What to know Who has the edge in 2026's political races, from governor to Congress? House Speaker Joe Shekarchi talks pot

Political Scene: The wish lists of RI's state office-holders Rhode Island lawmaker proposes bill to arm public college campus police Bill would allow abuse survivors to end leases early ACLU raises concerns about speaker restrictions on RI judicial panel Anonymous text message sent to RI voters opposing McCaffrey as judge Senate Majority Leader Ciccone prepares legislation to lay down the law on ICE tactics RIPEC warns of unsustainable pace of state spending in FY27 budget an

See 'ICE Out' national strike protest at the RI State House Senate Majority Leader Ciccone prepares legislation to lay down the law on ICE tactics PAST ELECTION NEWS Judge: Halted offshore wind project can continue Trump-mandated survey at Brown shows most students feel they belong, but not all feel protected Reed, Democrats question legality of Venezuela raid Anti-ICE protesters rally in Providence DOJ sues RI Secretary of State Amore for not providing personal voter informa

Allyn Meyers elected new GOP chair 10 years after his death, Buddy Cianci's legacy remains complicated PAST ELECTION NEWS Media barred from vote on new RI GOP chairman. What to know Who has the edge in 2026's political races, from governor to Congress? House Speaker Joe Shekarchi talks potential run for governor Foulkes wants ban on lobbyist donations to lawmakers during Assembly session Republican newcomer launches campaign for RI treasurer’s office Rhode Island GOP Chairman

RI may back $18M guarantee for Roger Williams, Fatima PAST HEALTHCARE NEWS 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 Neronha announces steps to address RI’s health care crisis Butler president accuses striking workers of threats, harassment; union calls cl

Rhode Island ranks 9th in nation for highest average monthly rent increases PAST HOUSING HEADLINES 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 State leaders announce first round of housing bond McKee signs several housing bills McKee announces

Daniel J. McKee: With the ability to make line-item vetoes, R.I.’s governor can help keep costs down Advocates say new 'tax the rich' bill package could raise $650M for RI McKee finally endorsed a millionaire’s tax. Progressives and business groups aren’t happy. Rhode Island lawmaker proposes bill to arm public college campus police PAST GENERAL ASSEMBLY NEWS Rhode Island lawmakers convene new legislative session Will the environment be a big topic during the legislative sess

RI's energy bills are high. What would candidates do about it? Petition Urges Rhode Island to Reconsider Energy Policies Amid Cost Crisis Save now, pay later: Critics warn McKee’s plan to ease energy bills comes with a tab Judge: Halted offshore wind project can continue PAST HEADLINES Answering Kathy Gregg’s Question About Our Electric Bills​ and the PUC Revolution Wind developer prevails in court as Trump says US will not approve windmills The Man Behind the Fall of Offshor

Media barred from vote on new RI GOP chairman. What to know Who has the edge in 2026's political races, from governor to Congress? PAST ELECTION NEWS House Speaker Joe Shekarchi talks potential run for governor Foulkes wants ban on lobbyist donations to lawmakers during Assembly session Republican newcomer launches campaign for RI treasurer’s office Rhode Island GOP Chairman Joe Powers to step down Gina Raimondo is still interested in running for president in 2028: ‘It’s a jo

Legislative commission recommends backing URI medical school Rhode Island lawmaker proposes bill to arm public college campus police PAST HEADLINES US Education Secretary Linda McMahon visits RI school US Education secretary promotes returning school autonomy to states RI changed what 'affordable' housing means – and the number of cities hitting their goal doubled Providence City Council rejects proposed charter school lease R.I. leaders are planning their next move after fed

Judge: Halted offshore wind project can continue Trump-mandated survey at Brown shows most students feel they belong, but not all feel protected PAST ELECTION NEWS Reed, Democrats question legality of Venezuela raid Anti-ICE protesters rally in Providence 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 Beaut