McKee Signs Magazine Limit, Age Restriction, More Gun Control Into Law

The new laws limit magazine to 10 rounds, raise the age from 18 to 21 to buy guns and bans the open carry of loaded rifles and shotguns.

RI Gets $850K Envrionmental Grant To Replace Diesel Engines

This funding includes seven boat projects, three electric school buses and more to help transition Rhode Island away from diesel fuel.

Rhode Island House Passes Sweeping Gun Reform Bills

With support from the Rhode Island Police Chiefs' Association, the three bills now head to the state Senate.

Rhode Island Eyes Cutting The Car Tax A Year Early

With more funds than expected in the state budget, RI leaders plan to get rid of the vehicle excise tax this year.

Mail-In Voting Rights Expanded In Rhode Island

Gov. Dan McKee signed the "Let RI Vote Act" into law, meaning mail-in ballots are now allowed without needing an excuse.

RI House Passes Bill Limiting Use Of Certain Pesticides

Supporters of the bill argue the pesticides being used pose a threat to the state's bee population.

Gun Violence Awareness Day In RI: Wear Orange, Other Things To Know

In Rhode Island, the firearms mortality rate in 2020 was 5.1 for every 100,000 people.​ Learn more about Gun Violence Awareness Day.

RI Leaders React To Texas Shooting: McKee Calls For Assault Weapon Ban

"Too many lives have been tragically cut short by senseless gun violence across our nation —​ we cannot allow this to continue," McKee said.

McKee To Sign RI Marijuana Legalization Into Law

Residents 21 and older can sell and possess up to 1 ounce of cannabis, keep no more than 10 ounces at home and can grow a small amount.

RI Among 16 States Suing U.S. Postal Service To Add Electric Vehicles

The Postal Service replacing 90 percent of its fleet with gas-powered trucks violates the National Environmental Policy Act, the suit said.

RI GOP Senate Minority Leader Dennis Algiere Retiring

Dennis Algiere, 61, of Westerly, was first elected in 1992 and has served as the Republican senate leader since 1997.

Bill Suspending RI Gas Tax Under Consideration As Prices Climb

If the bill passes, Rhode Islanders will not have to pay the gas tax until 2023.

RI Supreme Court Upholds State Law Protecting Abortion Rights

The Rhode Island Supreme Court upheld state abortion rights two days after a U.S. Supreme Court draft leaked which threatened Roe v. Wade.

Abortion Rights Protected In Rhode Island If Roe V. Wade Falls

"Here in Rhode Island, we will always protect a woman’s right to choose," Gov. Dan McKee said.

Russian Oil Ban: Will Soaring Gas Prices Go Higher In RI?

Oil imports from Russia were a glaring exception in the sanctions the U.S. government imposed on Russia, but that's now changed.

Rhode Island scored an 82 out of 100 for financial transparency

New report released by Truth in Accounting

Rhode Island received ‘D’ for fiscal health

According to Truth in Accounting's new Financial State of the States report

Rhode Island Gets A "D" For Its State Finances

Each Rhode Island taxpayer is on the hook for $14,700

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Rhode Island Gets A "D" For Its State Finances

A new analysis reveals that Rhode Island's state financial condition has improved slightly.

Rhode Island retiree health care severely underfunded

Across the 50 states retiree health care is only 7% funded

More States, Including Rhode Island, Now Hiding 911 Recordings

RI is one of about a dozen states that prohibit the release of 911 recordings without the written consent of the caller or by court order.

How Rhode Island’s Emergency 911 System Failed Baby Alijah

Rhode Island 911 operators rarely instruct callers in CPR, doctors and EMS officials say. Better training could save hundreds every year.

RI Sets Up "Complete Count" Committee for 2020 Census

The committee seeks to ensure that "undercounted" groups, including the homeless, non-English speakers and the LGBTQ community, are counted.

Raimondo Makes RI Public Safety Appointments

The state has new leaders for the State Police, Department of Corrections and Emergency Management Agency.

Reed, Cicilline Blast Trump On Syrian Withdrawal

Legislators said the Trump administration is wrong to withdraw American troops with ISIS militants still holding Syrian territory.

Election 2018: Raimondo, Whitehouse Win Re-election

Cicilline, Langevin win re-election, too; state bond issues pass easily

Rhode Island Ranked Third Nationally For Energy Efficiency

Rhode Island has ranked in the top 10 each of the past 10 years, and it's the second consecutive year that the state has ranked third.

Incumbent State Sen. Calkin Defeated By Party Endorsed McKenney

Rhode Island Democratic party officials chose to endorse McKenney over the incumbent.

Senate Candidates Pivot To November After Lopsided Primary Wins

Whitehouse attacked President Donald Trump and stressed the importance of keeping Democrats in the Senate and Congress.

Election Results: RI Primary 2018

Gov. Gina Raimondo has been declared the winner of the Democratic primary. Several races still have not declared a winner.

RI Primary Voter Turnout Off To Slow Start In Some Cities

As of noon, Cumberland, Pawtucket, and Woonsocket are all seeing low turnouts.

Wednesday Rhode Island Primary: Last Time Was 1988

Thirty years later, Rhode Island’s primaries are again on a Wednesday to accommodate for the Jewish Holiday Rosh Hashanah​.

Gov. Raimondo Orders All Flags At Half-staff For September 11

Raimondo also asked Rhode Islanders to lower their flags to half-staff as a sign of respect.

RI Primary Election Coverage: Where To Vote?

This is Rhode Island's guide for all your common voting questions

Guns Banned in Rhode Island Schools Except For Police

Gov. Raimondo said this will close a loophole in state law that allows people with concealed carry permits to have a gun in school.

RI Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Named Pallbearer At McCain's Funeral

Whitehouse will be one of 15 pallbearers for McCain's memorial service at Washington National Cathedral.

Governor Gina Raimondo Orders Flag At Half-staff For John McCain

Raimondo said flags will return to full staff at sunset this Sunday.

New Settlement A 'Roadmap' For Improving Rhode Island DCYF: AG

A lawsuit was filed after the 2004 death of 3-year-old Thomas "T.J." Wright, who was beaten to death while in the custody of his aunt.

Ex-Forever 21 Worker: Secret Restroom Camera Recorded Me

She filed a lawsuit accusing Forever 21 of negligence for failing to install security features in the employee locker room.