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

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

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

Jim Thorsen wins fight to clear his name of ethical misconduct charges on 2023 Philly trip PAST JUSTICE HEADLINES From vegan cheese to ethics scandal: Jim Thorsen says he was lied to in Philly Sister of former Dem congressman accused of leaving cocaine in elementary school bathroom Former R.I. official still fighting ethics charge three years after Philadelphia trip RI Supreme Court Justice Maureen McKenna Goldberg to retire How are judges picked in RI? Here's a breakdown

RI education board votes to shorten school year due to blizzard On school choice, and a triumphant win PAST HEADLINES ‘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 proposes bill to arm public college campus police US Education Secretary Linda McMahon visits RI school US Education secretary promotes returning school

McKee taps former Senate president as next Superior Court presiding justice Rhode Island Senate confirms Montalbano as Superior Court’s newest presiding judge McKee administration lifts state agency spending, hiring restrictions after improved fiscal outlook McKee names new leader for RI biotech hub State mistakenly pays workers $220,000 meant for union dues PAST BRIDGE REPORTS Forensic analysis of Washington Bridge failure finds problems decades in the making Forensic audit

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 PAST HEALTHCARE NEWS Embracing silver to get gold: McKee prescribes formula fix to offset HealthSource RI premium hikes House panel approves $18M 'backstop' to facilitate hospitals sale RI may back $18M guarantee for Roger Williams, Fatima A new medical s

East Bay Bike Path bridges re-open after over six years. GOP lawmakers seek answers on Route 6/10 Connector settlement money Why Bristol is suing to get Mount Hope Bridge inspection report PAST BRIDGE REPORTS 'I'm not going to be a political pawn' outgoing Alviti warns critics McKee surprised by Alviti letter 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 dec

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 Congressional District “Doc” Skoly will face Vic Mellor in GOP primary for US Congress PAST ELECTION NEWS McKee proposes phasing out tax on Social Security benefits in RI RI Democratic Party hires former Magaziner aide as executive director Magaziner and Mellor t

Rhode Island's McKee joins other Democratic governors calling for tariff refund Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse about Iran, shutdown and Epstein PAST ELECTION NEWS 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 down the law on ICE tactics Judge: Halted offshore wind project can continue Trump-mandated survey at Brown shows most students feel they belong, but not al

A battle is underway over recreational cannabis stores in Rhode Island Rhode Island lawmakers discuss concussion bills Should more low-paid salaried workers get OT? RI bill would do just that A single bill could make CVS choose between its stores and its pharmacy benefit manager PAST GENERAL ASSEMBLY NEWS Truck tolling will likely have to wait until 2027, RI’s interim transportation chief tells lawmakers Bill would create advocacy office for older Rhode Islanders Bill would a

From vegan cheese to ethics scandal: Jim Thorsen says he was lied to in Philly Sister of former Dem congressman accused of leaving cocaine in elementary school bathroom PAST JUSTICE HEADLINES Former R.I. official still fighting ethics charge three years after Philadelphia trip RI Supreme Court Justice Maureen McKenna Goldberg to retire How are judges picked in RI? Here's a breakdown

GOP lawmakers seek answers on Route 6/10 Connector settlement money Rhode Island lawmakers discuss concussion bills This RI bill is meant to counter the SAVE Act. What it does. RI Senate chamber to be renamed in Ruggerio’s honor Rhode Island House committee considers anti-hazing bill RI Gov. Dan McKee discusses plans to eliminate tax on Social Security Why RI's truck toll system won't turn back on until next year Who supports, opposes banning 'assault weapons' in RI PAST GENE

McKee proposes phasing out tax on Social Security benefits in RI RI Democratic Party hires former Magaziner aide as executive director Magaziner and Mellor trade barbs over charity donations PAST ELECTION NEWS Flanked by labor and Democratic leaders, RI Secretary of State Gregg Amore kicks off reelection bid ‘Disgraceful’: What McKee’s remark says about his warped view of primary elections How to win voters and influence revenue: McKee, Foulkes embrace millionaire’s tax in di

‘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 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

Embracing silver to get gold: McKee prescribes formula fix to offset HealthSource RI premium hikes House panel approves $18M 'backstop' to facilitate hospitals sale 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

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 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 in

Flanked by labor and Democratic leaders, RI Secretary of State Gregg Amore kicks off reelection bid ‘Disgraceful’: What McKee’s remark says about his warped view of primary elections How to win voters and influence revenue: McKee, Foulkes embrace millionaire’s tax in different ways R.I. AFL-CIO president sees ‘narrow path’ to victory for Governor McKee PAST ELECTION NEWS Foulkes pitches millionaire tax to fund 20,000 homes Foulkes responds after McKee calls election challenge

Truck tolling will likely have to wait until 2027, RI’s interim transportation chief tells lawmakers Bill would create advocacy office for older Rhode Islanders Bill would add stop signs at bike path intersections RI data center tax break proposal sparks debate at Senate hearing Progressive states revive push to tax the rich Minimum wage increase actually means less income for RI Personal Choice family home care providers PAST GENERAL ASSEMBLY NEWS Bill would make assaulting

Former R.I. official still fighting ethics charge three years after Philadelphia trip RI Supreme Court Justice Maureen McKenna Goldberg to retire How are judges picked in RI? Here's a breakdown