The funding comes from the state's federal coronavirus relief funding and is part of the "Rhode Island Rebounds" package.
A proposed law would categorize disposable and fabric masks as clothing, making them exempt from state sales tax.
Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos said that government works best when the first and second-in-command work as a team.
Dr. James McDonald has been a familiar face to the Rhode Island public throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
The law would allow for Super Bowl squares, NCAA bracket pools and other low-stakes bets made between friends.
Rhode Island has never had a person of color serve in the House of Representatives, and just one woman.
Magaziner initially announced a run for Rhode Island governor back in September.
The bill is one of several aimed at reducing plastic packaging and waste in the state.
Gov. Dan McKee assembled a panel of seven experts to find an interim and permanent replacement for Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott.
In his proposed budget for the 2023 fiscal year, Gov. Dan McKee called for $150 million for green initiatives.
There has been speculation that K. Joseph Skekarchi would make a bid for the long-running Democrat's seat in Congress.
Gov. Dan McKee gave his first state of the state address as Rhode Island governor, highlighting his priorities for the state.
House and Senate lawmakers will now approve or reject the new local and federal voter district maps.
The 11-term U.S. congressman was the first quadriplegic to be elected to the House of Representatives.
The new Rhode Island governor will address the public at 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
The Providence County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.
Rhode Island was one of the six latest states chosen to receive staffing support from FEMA.
Following a moment of silence n the Senate floor, Jack Reed delivered a speech marking the anniversary and updating on the investigation.
Before moving on to new bills, lawmakers will take up pending legislation from the 2021 session.
An estimated $522 million jackpot is up for grabs in Monday’s Powerball drawing. What would you do with the winnings?
A dozen new laws go into effect in Rhode Island at the start of the new year.
The actor reframed Patricia Morgan's comments on critical race theory to discuss the racism he faced as a Japanese American during WWII.
The Black Lives Matter Rhode Island PAC called Morgan's words "offensive and deeply insulting to the Black and Brown community."
Sabina Matos encouraged all Rhode Islanders to get their COVID-19 booster shot as soon as possible.
Republican members of the House of Representatives questioned Gov. Dan McKee's authority to implement the latest executive orders.
The action from Gov. Dan McKee ended a two-week-long "sleep out" protest outside the Rhode Island State House.
Cunha said he was "deeply humbled and profoundly honored" to be named to the position.
Sec. of State Nellie Gorbea launched a website that allows residents to compare current legislative maps to proposed ones.
Since 2015, the Secretary of State's office has legally removed 182,018 outdated voter records.
Cunha already works in the U.S. Attorney’s office in Rhode Island, serving as the chief of the civil division.
The Providence County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.
The winning plate design will go into circulation starting next summer.
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The new system will offer claimants self-serve options that previously required a phone call, the Department of Labor and Training said.
The Providence County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.
Jim Langevin said sending dignitaries to the games would "legitimize the Chinese Communist Party's grave civil and human rights abuses."
After paying out prizes and other expenses, more than $300 million was added to the state's general fund.
The money comes from the American Rescue Plan Act, and is part of President Joe Biden's Build Back Better plan.
The changed legislation extends eligibility to those who served during periods without a defined war or conflict from 1947-1991.
Rep. Jim Langevin called for the Texas senator to "keep Rhode Island’s name out of your mouth."