Private contractors with a pickup truck with four-wheel drive and a plow can make $95 an hour this winter keeping the roads clear.
Cranston Det. Michael Iacone was recognized for his work that led to the prosecution of a violent sex trafficker from Woonsocket.
If the Rhode Island senator's bill became law, justices Clarence Thomas and John Roberts, both GOP appointees, would be the first replaced.
Roughly 30,575 Social Security recipients in Rhode Island will get a 3.2 percent cost-of-living adjustment next year, officials said.
Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins says the new Budlong Pool will be 8,000 square feet. That's a third of the size of the original pool.
"The Republican Party has become a laughingstock," former Cranston Mayor Laffey said after ending his presidential bid and leaving the GOP.
About 17,866 RI women and children, could see cuts in WIC, or the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children.
State officials say the relief could provide about $26 dollar in savings per month for qualifying Rhode Island residents.
Social Security and Veterans Administration checks would go out, but federal food assistance is less of a sure thing for thousands in RI.
Two men from Providence won about $75,000 each in Rhode Island Lottery games.
The U.S. Justice Department will monitor polls in Central Falls, Pawtucket, Providence and Woonsocket to ensure people's right to vote.
Rhode Island is making it easier to vote by mail before the 2023 primary for the congressional special election.
This week was a lucky one in Rhode Island, as someone also won $50,000 playing Powerball, and another resident hit big on Mega Millions.
The U.S. Department of Education says federal student loan balances for 2,580 Rhode Islanders will be automatically cleared.
Though 15 candidates made the ballot, Nicholas Autiello has since dropped out of the Democratic primary for the 1st Congressional District.
Since Rhode Island started participating in Powerball in 1992, the state has seen eight jackpot winners.
Supreme Court rejects President Joe Biden's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student loans, saying he exceeded his executive authority.
State Sen. Joshua Miller (D-Cranston, Providence), admitted to keying the SUV, but says he was threatened and "dared to," police said.
The bills, introduced at the request of Attorney General Peter Neronha, have now passed both chambers and await Gov. Dan McKee's signature.
The bill would also, contingent on FDA approval, allow psychedelic mushrooms to be used as a treatment for chronic mental health disorders.
Bill sponsor state Sen. Joshua Miller is a restaurant owner, who would also be affected if the bill becomes law.
The bill has a requirement requiring the replacement of all water lines with lead pipes within 10 years.
Cranston police say they found Ward 6 City Councilman Matthew Reilly, 41, unconscious in his car after he smoked crack cocaine.
See when the primary, special election and other key race dates are for filling outgoing U.S. Rep. David Cicilline's (D-RI), seat.
The Cranston pool's renovation includes downsizing it, making it handicapped accessible and later adding a splash pad and pickleball court.
A special election will be held in Rhode Island in 2023 to fill the rest of U.S. Rep. David Cicilline's term.
The money will be used to install new phone systems, computer networks, increased radio access, satellite communications and more.
The Rhode Island Department of Education does not require any vocational training. State Rep. Enrique Sanchez said he wants to change that.
If passed, rhythm and blues would be added to a list of other state symbols — including coffee milk as the official drink and more.
Former Cranston Mayor Steve Laffey will square off against Donald Trump in the Republican presidential primary.
If passed, violators of the proposed Rhode Island assault weapons ban could face up to 10 years in prison or a $10,000 fine.
The bill would also require grocery stores to give customers a 10 percent discount for using self-checkout if it involves 10 or more items.
Lawmakers who want President Biden to use executive action to impose federal rent control say the White House plan does not go far enough.
The softer readings in the report add to growing signs the worst inflation in about 40 years is gradually waning.
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse helped lead the passage of the bipartisan Law Enforcement De-escalation Training Act, which gave funds to Cranston.
Gov. McKee's speech mentioned offshore wind for East Providence, investing in the fishing industry, and saving the Superman building.
Lincoln Almond was the first governor in the Ocean State to serve a four-year term.
The relief is expected to help about 39,000 Rhode Islanders pay their electric bills this winter.