Rhode Island Farmers Eligible For Nearly $15M In Disaster Relief

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is making the money available.

5 Federal Changes Oct. 1 For Rhode Island: SNAP, FAFSA, Medicare And More

The date marks the beginning of the federal government’s 2027 fiscal year

32-Hour Workweek Proposal: How Likely Is It For RI Employees?

Vermont independent Sen. Bernie Sanders and California Democratic Rep. Mark Takano reintroduced the “Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act.”

What RI Lawmakers Are Saying About $5K ‘Trump Dividends’

Trump has pledged the $5,000 payments only if Republicans maintain control of Congress in the Nov. 3 election.

RI 2026 Attorney General Primary Live Results: Ahern In The Lead As Last Locality Reports

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha is finishing his second and final term.

RI 2026 GOP Gubernatorial Primary Live Results: Guckian Holds Slight Lead Over Pelino

With 39 of 39 localities reporting, Aaron Guckian was ahead by a nose.

RI 2026 Democratic Gubernatorial Primary Live Results: AP Calls Race For Foulkes

The president of CVS pharmacy is taking on the Rhode Island governor in the Democratic primary.

RI State Primary 2026 Voter Guide: Races, Poll Times, How To Vote

The Democratic primary clash for governor between incumbent Dan McKee and challenger Helena Buonanno headlines a night of party battles.

Field Of 4 In Rhode Island Democratic Primary For Attorney General

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha is finishing his second and final term.

Foulkes Challenges McKee For Rhode Island Governor

The president of CVS pharmacy is taking on the Rhode Island governor in the Democratic primary.

2 Squaring Off In Rhode GOP Governor Primary

A former special assistant to the state's last Republican governor faces off with a former actress.

Could Blockchain Change The Way We Vote? A Rhode Island Author Explores The Idea

Blockchain is changing finance. Could it eventually change elections too? One Rhode Island perspective on a question worth exploring

RI Joins Coalition Suing Over Family Planning Funding

Rhode Island is one of 23 states in the coalition.

Supreme Court Ruling Puts Rhode Island’s Mail Ballot Rules In Flux

The Supreme Court lifted an order that blocked parts of Trump’s March executive order governing mail and absentee voting.

Trump’s Tariff-Free Beef Plan May Barely Dent RI Hamburger Prices

Trump has not said which countries will supply the beef.

Former State Rep. Jay O'Grady Named Rhode Island House Policy Director

O’Grady served four terms in the House from 2011 until deciding not to seek reelection in 2018.

Attorney Joins Rhode Island Department Of State As Legal Counsel

He worked 10 years for the Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General.

Rhode Island Vietnam Memorial Commission Identifies Site

The site is located on state-owned land along the Providence River and adjacent to Dyer Street

New Rhode Island License Plate Celebrates Dominican Heritage

The Dominican Heritage Charity Plate is expected to feature important symbols of Dominican identity.

Commission Accepting Applications For Rhode Island Inspector General

The deadline to apply for Rhode Island's first-ever inspector general job is Aug. 21.

RI Bill To Ban Sale Of Rat Poisions That Endanger Wildlife Signed Into Law

The bill was sponsored by Senate Health and Human Services Committee Chairwoman Melissa Murray and state Rep. Rebecca Kislak.

New Rhode Island Law Requiring Crew Of At Least 2 On Freight Trains Signed

The law was ceremonially signed.

700 Acres Of Rhode Island Shellfishing Ground Shutting Down: State

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management is preemptively closing 700 acres of shellfishing grounds.

Rhode Island Lawmakers, Officials Celebrate Success of 'Eat Well, Be Well'

The statewide, public-private initiative helps Rhode Islanders who rely on SNAP access and afford fresh fruits and vegetables.

House Passes Bill Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent: How RI’s Reps Voted

The House voted 308-117 Tuesday to pass the Sunshine Protection Act.

RI Lawmakers Join Ceremonial Bill Signing To Support Construction Best Practices

Gov. Dan McKee and dozens of laborers from Rhode Island unions also participated.

Rhode Island Housing Legislation Signed Into Law

Several housing bills were passed.

New Rhode Island Law Provides Tax Breaks To Support Small Or Urban Farms

Rhode Island is home to about 80 urban farms and about 120 farms smaller than five acres.

New Law Prohibits Sludge Facility At Quonset

A commission was also approved to study Rhode Island’s biosolids disposal challenges.

Rhode Island Bill To Protect Children From Being Left In Cars Signed Into Law

Two state legislators worked with Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha to craft the law.

New Rhode Island Law Protects Service Members From Foreclosure

The law allow foreclosure notices to be sent by United States Postal Service First Class Mail and/or an overnight delivery service.

RI Law To Revoke Pensions Of Public Workers Convicted Of Sex Crimes Passes

The new law revokes or reduces a sex offender's state pension benefits.

New Rhode Island Law Changes Name Of 'Drug Court' To 'Recovery Court'

The term "drug court" reinforces a stigma, one lawmaker said.

Rhode Island Strengthens Identity Fraud And Digital Deception Statutes

The new law will help combat digital scams.

Rhode Island General Assembly Rescinds Pro-Slavery Amendment

The vote was unanimous.

DOJ Sues Rhode Island And Massachusetts Over Undocumented Students Receiving In-State Tuition

The two states "unconstitutionally discriminate against U.S. citizens," the Department of Justice claims.

Rhode Island Bill To Keep ICE Out Of Courthouses Now Law

The new law protects people attending, traveling to or leaving court.

Rhode Island Anti-Hazing Law Passed

The new law compels the department of education to develop the policy in conjunction with the Rhode Island Interscholastic League.

Rhode Island Law Makes Attempting To Disarm A Cop A Felony

Disarming or attempting to disarm a police officer is now a felony offense.

Rhode Island Warehouse Employee Protection Bill Signed Into Law

The law requires employers to provide employees with written descriptions of quotas and responsibilities.