Benjamin Church Senior Center, Local Historian Honored

State Sen. Linda L. Ujifusa joined United Way honored the center and historian Gloria Schmidt.

Rhode Island Mom Held At Boston Logan 12 Days: Reports

The Woonsocket woman has lived in the United States legally for 40 years, according to media reports.

East Providence Restaurateur Running For Governor: WPRI

Gov. Dan McKee is up for reelection next year.

House Votes To End Shutdown: See How RI Delegation Voted

The House narrowly passed the spending package to reopen the government in a 222-209 vote.

Rhode Island Pilots Association Seeks Donations For Air Traffic Controllers

The Rhode Island Pilots Association plans to buy gift cards for Providence air traffic controllers during the government shutdown.

Trump Proposes $2K Tariff Dividend: Who Would Qualify In RI?

It’s unclear how much support there is for stimulus checks, or how they would be distributed.

Lawmakers Move To End Shutdown: How RI Senators Voted

Rhode Island's senators voted against the deal.

Rep. McEntee Appointed House Judiciary Chair Speaker

McEntee, D-South Kingstown, Narragansett,​ has served as the committee’s first vice-chair for the last several legislative sessions.

Mega Millions Jackpot Grows To $843M For Friday’s Drawing: What To Know In RI

The massive jackpot grew after no one matched all six numbers in Tuesday's drawing.

Trump Administration To Partially Pay SNAP Benefits: What It Means For RI

The administration had a Monday deadline to tell a federal judge whether it would resume SNAP funding to recipients in RI and nationwide.

Rhode Island Secretary Of State Reaching Out To All Registered Voters

The mailing is to support ongoing voter list maintenance for accurate voter rolls

Legorreta Cancer Center Honors Rhode Island House Speaker Shekarchi

Dr. Wafik El-Deiry, director of the Legorreta Cancer Center at Brown University, presented the award to Speaker Shekarchi.

Rhode Island Rep. Knight Honored For Efforts To Reduce Gun Violence

Knight was honored by the Rhode Island State Council of Churches.

RI Attorney General Neronha Sues Trump Administration For SNAP Funding Freeze

Peter F. Neronha was joined by 22 other attorneys general and three governors in filing the lawsuit.

Rhode Island Gov. McKee Declares State Of Emergency Over SNAP Funding Freeze

The governor is deploying up to $6 million in payments for families with children and directing $200,000 in emergency food bank support.

ACLU Sues Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee

The ACLU said it filed the suit on behalf of activists denied access to the State House for a rally.

Rhode Island Energy Proposes Extending Winter Moratorium To Provide Relief

House Speaker Shekarchi called on Rhode Island Energy to provide relief to Rhode Island households impacted by the government shutdown.

Rhode Island SNAP Benefits Won't Go Out In November, Officials Confirm

The program helps about one in eight Americans buy groceries.

Trump Admin Resumes Some Student Loan Forgiveness: What To Know In RI

Earlier this year, the Trump administration blocked student loan forgiveness under certain income-driven repayment plans.

Rhode Island House Speaker Shekarchi Calls For Break On Energy Bills During Shutdown

House Speaker Shekarchi is calling on Rhode Island Energy to provide relief to Rhode Island households impacted by the government shutdown.

Rhode Island State Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee Honored By Audubon Society

Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee was recognized for her dedication to the environment.

Rhode Island Lottery Paid $433.6M Into General Fund For Fiscal Year

The lottery paid $7.2 million more than the last fiscal year.

Daylight Saving Time Is About To End: What To Know In RI

After years of legislative setbacks, progress has been made on the federal Sunshine Protection Act.

RI Election Officials Providing Voter Registration And Voting Information For Newly Naturalized Citizens

The Board of Elections will also join the Department of State at monthly naturalization ceremonies organized by the U.S. District Court.

SNAP Benefits May Change In Rhode Island Due To Government Shutdown

"Some changes to SNAP will happen November 1 and some may take effect the next time you renew your benefits," the state said.

Rep. Amo Meets With Behavioral And Mental Health Leaders About Shutdown

Amo, D-RI, blamed the GOP for the causing a "health care crisis."

Rhode Island Law Requires Universal Changing Stations In New Public Buildings

Lawmakers joined the governor for a ceremonial bill signing.

Rhode Island MLK Holiday Commission Accepting Entries For Essay Contest

Four contest winners will be chosen.

RI Lawmakers Honored For Protecting Affordable Prescription Costs

The Rhode Island legislators were honored for the passage of the Defending Affordable Prescription Drug Costs Act this year.

Trump Freezes $13.4M In RI Funding To Pressure Democrats To End Shutdown: Report

Trump has threatened further cuts if the stalemate continues.

How Government Shutdown Could Impact Social Security Benefits In Rhode Island

Thousands of Social Security Administration workers have been furloughed and services not directly related to paying benefits may be halted.

‘No Kings’ Protests Planned This Weekend Across RI: What To Know

At least 2,000 protests will be held Saturday in every state in the country.

Rhode Island finances improved, but state still in debt

The state needed $3.6 billion to pay its bills

Federal Government Shuts Down: What To Know In RI

A protracted shutdown could inflict economic cost, fear and confusion across the country, but there's no easy off-ramp to prevent it.

Federal Agencies Planning For Mass Firings Ahead Of Potential Shutdown: What To Know In RI

Unlike in previous shutdowns, when workers have been furloughed until funding is restored, employees would be fired.

Federal Judge Reverses Rhode Island's Revolution Wind Work Stoppage: News 12

The Trump administration pulled the plug on the nearly completed project in August.

DOJ Sues RI Dept. Of Education And Providence schools, Claims Discrimination

The complaint claims the "Educators of Color" program discriminates against white teachers.

Activist Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot; RI Leaders React

Rhode Island Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, as well as Gov. Dan McKee, condemned the killing of Charlie Kirk.

Rhode Island ACLU Holding '1984' Banned Book Discussion

The event, in collaboration with the Rhode Island Library Association, is free.

Saturday’s Powerball Soars To $1.8B How To Play In RI

Saturday’s estimated jackpot now ranks as the second-largest in U.S. lottery history.