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Elections: McKee Launches TV Ads But Can He Win?
McKee campaign set to start airing TV ads this week Can trailing McKee achieve a historic turnaround to win? Why a former Central Falls mayor quickly ended a state treasurer bid PAST ELECTION NEWS 5 days after filing, Moreau withdraws from RI treasurer race Morales nabs endorsement from Sen. Bernie Sanders in Providence mayoral race Helena Foulkes outlines $100 million classroom-to-career proposal in economic plan John Loughlin kicks off campaign for RI Lt. Governor Gubernato


Education: Giving The Providence Schools Back & URI's Med School
K-12 council OKs Infante-Green’s plan to relinquish control of Providence schools Senate OKs Bill to create URI medical school, moving it to the House PAST HEADLINES RI education board votes to shorten school year due to blizzard On school choice, and a triumphant win ‘Forged’ $500K bank document sparks lawsuit against Croft School, founder URI trustees back proposal for public medical school Legislative commission recommends backing URI medical school Rhode Island lawmaker p


Executive: CRMC & Cannabis Pick & Bookie Block
RI sues to block Kalshi and Polymarket over sports betting McKee elevates RI’s top cannabis administrator as his nominee to chair regulatory commission McKee unveils 6 picks for revamped CRMC. Critics are underwhelmed CRMC nominees' political ties, past decisions draw pushback Rhode Island Senate appoints five to CRMC PAST BRIDGE REPORTS McKee taps former Senate president as next Superior Court presiding justice Rhode Island Senate confirms Montalbano as Superior Court’s newe


GA: Senate Conflict & Inspector General
RI senator faces conflict accusations over sex abuse bill, legal work Bill would likely end lawsuits over RI retail cannabis dispensaries Lawmakers mull bill creating inspector general’s office PAST GENERAL ASSEMBLY NEWS Blazejewski calls for creation of inspector general's office in new legislation Lawmakers OK anti-drugging drink lid mandate Rhode Island congressmen discuss bill that would tax excess profits of oil companies Bill to reduce maximum misdemeanor sentences by o


Business: Paolino's Plan & The New Pot Czar
Rhode Island Governor Makes Pick For Cannabis Control Commission Chair Joe Paolino raises prospect of bringing Costco to Providence Place Cannabis retail license distribution poses challenge for commission


Healthcare: Job Cuts & Costs
Care New England cuts 30+ jobs, citing financial strain RI Senate backs health care measures from URI medical school to AI Rhode Island lawmakers take on PBMs to lower drug costs PAST HEALTHCARE NEWS University of Rhode Island launches statewide physician survey to help inform future medical education and workforce planning Outlook for Newport Hospital birthing center dims after Brown University Health logs $18M Q1 loss Embracing silver to get gold: McKee prescribes formula


GA: Inspector General?
Blazejewski calls for creation of inspector general's office in new legislation Lawmakers OK anti-drugging drink lid mandate Rhode Island congressmen discuss bill that would tax excess profits of oil companies Bill to reduce maximum misdemeanor sentences by one day passes RI Senate PAST GENERAL ASSEMBLY NEWS First full week for new RI House Speaker House speaker Shekarchi relinquishes gavel as he seeks nomination to state Supreme Court Ethics complaint filed over Shekarchi bi


Elections: Moreau Out, Bernie Chimes In
5 days after filing, Moreau withdraws from RI treasurer race Morales nabs endorsement from Sen. Bernie Sanders in Providence mayoral race Helena Foulkes outlines $100 million classroom-to-career proposal in economic plan PAST ELECTION NEWS John Loughlin kicks off campaign for RI Lt. Governor Gubernatorial candidate Elaine Pelino Foulkes raises over $1M for gov campaign during Q1 Former solar sales CEO being sued by AG launches Rhode Island gubernatorial campaign Foulkes jumps


Elections: Loughlin In, Foulkes Up & Sued CEO In
John Loughlin kicks off campaign for RI Lt. Governor Gubernatorial candidate Elaine Pelino Foulkes raises over $1M for gov campaign during Q1 Former solar sales CEO being sued by AG launches Rhode Island gubernatorial campaign PAST ELECTION NEWS Foulkes jumps out to bigger lead in latest UNH poll Foulkes raises twice as much as McKee in first quarter of 2026 Foulkes raises over $1M for gov campaign during Q1 A closer look at the mayoral race in Providence Providence mayoral c


GA: Lids, Bridge & Sex Abuse
First full week for new RI House Speaker House speaker Shekarchi relinquishes gavel as he seeks nomination to state Supreme Court Ethics complaint filed over Shekarchi bid for Rhode Island Supreme Court PAST GENERAL ASSEMBLY NEWS Bill would require bars, nightclubs to offer drink covers Bill to allow victims of clergy sex abuse to sue the church goes before Senate Rhode Island lawmakers pass bill to save Crook Point Bascule Bridge Rhode Island lawmakers pass bill to save Croo


Elections: Foulkes Flies & The Race For Providence Mayor
Foulkes jumps out to bigger lead in latest UNH poll Foulkes raises twice as much as McKee in first quarter of 2026 Foulkes raises over $1M for gov campaign during Q1 A closer look at the mayoral race in Providence Providence mayoral candidates discuss housing, schools and immigration at public forum PAST ELECTION NEWS Poll: Foulkes still ahead of McKee in RI gov primary Ken Block could have an edge in RI governors race if voters learn more about him, poll finds McKee touts pr


GA: Lids, Bridge & Sex Abuse
Bill would require bars, nightclubs to offer drink covers Bill to allow victims of clergy sex abuse to sue the church goes before Senate Rhode Island lawmakers pass bill to save Crook Point Bascule Bridge PAST GENERAL ASSEMBLY NEWS Rhode Island lawmakers pass bill to save Crook Point Bascule Bridge State House of Representatives wants panel to study sewage treatment ideas A top Rhode Island Republican’s plan to tackle affordability RI lawmakers take up several gun-related pro


DC vs RI: Judge Trouble
DHS blasted 'activist' RI judge in immigration case. Then they apologized Judge won't fight Trump administration over US attorney post in Rhode Island PAST ELECTION NEWS Trump Stalls RIPTA’s Electric Bus Expansion on Aquidneck Island The third, and largest "No Kings" protest draws thousands to the Rhode Island State House Rhode Island's McKee joins other Democratic governors calling for tariff refund Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse about Iran, shutdown and Epstein Secretary of Defens


Municipal: Tax Hike Rejected & Bridge Names For Union Leader
Cranston City Council unanimously rejects 7.4% tax hike Providence bridge may be named for George Nee, who led RI's AFL-CIO PAST HEADLINES Cranston Mayor Hopkins proposes 7.4% tax increase to help close $6.5 million deficit Mayor Brett Smiley's budget holds steady on tax rates in Providence Cranston homeowners could see tax bills jump $500, jobs cut McKee touts proposed gas tax cut in budget Providence passes rent stabilization. What it means, and what comes next. New committ


Elections: Polls, Taxes & Debates
Poll: Foulkes still ahead of McKee in RI gov primary Ken Block could have an edge in RI governors race if voters learn more about him, poll finds McKee touts proposed gas tax cut in budget Providence mayoral race’s first forum brings Democratic party fault lines into focus Providence mayoral candidates discuss housing, schools and immigration at public forum The data center debate has come to RI. Where candidates stand. PAST ELECTION NEWS Ken Block announces 2026 run for RI g


Municipal: Taxes & Rent Control
Cranston Mayor Hopkins proposes 7.4% tax increase to help close $6.5 million deficit Mayor Brett Smiley's budget holds steady on tax rates in Providence Cranston homeowners could see tax bills jump $500, jobs cut McKee touts proposed gas tax cut in budget Providence passes rent stabilization. What it means, and what comes next. New committee to vet Providence budget proposal PAST HEADLINES Rent control showdown looms at Providence City Council Providence rent stabilization pa


GA: Crook Point, Affordability & 'Stuff'
Rhode Island lawmakers pass bill to save Crook Point Bascule Bridge State House of Representatives wants panel to study sewage treatment ideas A top Rhode Island Republican’s plan to tackle affordability PAST GENERAL ASSEMBLY NEWS RI lawmakers take up several gun-related proposals What's at stake for RI gun owners in 2026? These bills are being heard. Sen. Gordon Rogers rallies gun-rights supporters at RI State House Lawmaker seeks to arm campus officers after lockdown House


GA: Guns, Clergy Abuse & Kratom
RI lawmakers take up several gun-related proposals What's at stake for RI gun owners in 2026? These bills are being heard. Sen. Gordon Rogers rallies gun-rights supporters at RI State House Lawmaker seeks to arm campus officers after lockdown House lawmakers approve clergy sex abuse legislation Kratom is now legal in RI, making it the first state to overturn ban Lawmakers seek permanent funding for referral hotlines connecting families to mental health care Bill would require


Elections: Block In, Loughlin Plans
Ken Block announces 2026 run for RI governor Ken Block’s independent bid brings a familiar spoiler question to the Rhode Island governor’s race Republican John Loughlin tells '10 News Conference' how he sees lieutenant governor's role PAST ELECTION NEWS Why RI's elections could see some big changes this year Morales campaign poll shows double-digit lead against Smiley New business group backing challengers for Shekarchi, Lawson Oral surgeon launches campaign for 2nd Congressi


DC vs RI: RIPTA Plan Paused, No Kings in RI
Trump Stalls RIPTA’s Electric Bus Expansion on Aquidneck Island The third, and largest "No Kings" protest draws thousands to the Rhode Island State House PAST ELECTION NEWS Rhode Island's McKee joins other Democratic governors calling for tariff refund Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse about Iran, shutdown and Epstein Secretary of Defense Hegseth visits Rhode Island See 'ICE Out' national strike protest at the RI State House Senate Majority Leader Ciccone prepares legislation to lay do
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