Rhode Island Sports Betting 'Unconstitutional': Lawsuit

Brandon Bell, a former Rhode Island GOP chairman, said sports betting should be halted until voters have a say in the matter.

Rhode Island Relaunches 'Recycle It RIght!' Campaign

The long-running recycling campaign has been rebooted in an effort to increase recycling and keep trash out of local waterways.

Beware of Scammers Pretending to be from Social Security

If you get a call from Social Security but aren't expecting one, you must be extra careful!

April is National Social Security Month

See the time-saving features of a "my Social Security" account!

Brown University Expands Textbook Assistance Program: Patch PM

Also: Providence man sentenced for 2016 manslaughter, Senator Jack Reed to deliver RWU commencement address and more.

Providence Abandons Plan To Monetize City Water: Patch PM

Also: Massachusetts woman sentenced to three life sentences for 2016 murder and more.

Rhode Island Beach Fees Won't Go Up This Year

A proposal to increase fees at Rhode Island's beaches and campsites was met with heavy resistance from lawmakers and residents.

Mobile Sports Betting Given The Green Light: Patch PM

Also: Warwick Ice Cream debuts new flavor, former URI coach appears in court and more.

One-Time Republican Candidate Pleads Guilty To Fraud: Patch PM

Also: State Police arrest dozens for public assistance fraud, video shows car rollover and more.

Congressman David Cicilline Holding Community Event

The Rhode Island congressman will be hosting a community event at the North Providence Library on Thursday evening.

Bill Would Ban Balloon Releases In Rhode Island

The popular memorial or celebratory gesture is coming under fire from local lawmakers and environmental activists.

Election Reforms Tackle Youth Voters, ID Requirement: Patch PM

Also: A West Warwick Firefighter memorial is vandalized, Gov. Raimondo introduces the new education commissioner and more.

Raimondo Announces 'Unprecedented' UHIP Settlement: PatchPM

Also: RI police increase mosque patrols, shake shack sets opening day for RI and more.

Senate Committee To Hear Childhood Sex Abuse Bill: PatchPM

Also: overnight exit closures in Providence, high schooler charged following a serious crash in SK and more.

International Women's Day Celebrated At The State House: PatchPM

Also: RI RIght To Life withdraws support from local lawmakers and more.

White Supremacists Target RI In Record Year For Propaganda

The Anti-Defamation League said white supremacy propaganda incidents increased 182 percent in 2018.

House Committee To Vote On Divisive Abortion Bill: Patch PM

Also: snow shoveling safety, gas prices hold steady, and more.

Raimondo Looking For The Next 'Governor For The Day': Patch PM

Also: updates on the Jassy Correia investigation, more snow on the way for the weekend, and more.

Three-Year Freeze Of Beach Parking Fees Supported By Mattiello

"Our beaches are one of our greatest assets and we need to keep the fees affordable for families to continue to enjoy," Mattiello said.

Efficiency Commission To Identify Unnecessary Spending: PatchPM

Also: Providence Schools offer students free menstrual products, SBA offers Newport businesses loans following gas outage, and more.

Self-Driving 'Little Roady' Shuttles​ Debut In RI: PatchPM

Also: Wednesday storm disrupts RI flights, and Nature's Path cereal recalled due to undeclared gluten.

How RI Would Be Affected By Warren's Universal Child Care Plan

Elizabeth Warren's newest major policy outline would guarantee free child care for many, and severely lower costs for the rest. Here's how.

Gov. Raimondo Proposes $1.5 Million For RI Parks And Beaches

Gov. Raimondo announced the proposal Monday, which would increase funding for the state's DEM and help improve RI's many parks and beaches.

Raimondo Announces CCRI, Infosys Partnership

The partnership will create digital technology labs in Providence and on CCRI campuses.

Lawmakers Call For Newport Gas Outage Study

Senators Lou DiPalma and Dawn Euer introduced a bill calling for an investigation into the cause of January's weeklong gas outage.

Carson, Euer Reschedule Constituent Meeting

The meeting was rescheduled due to Newport's gas outage.

Opinion: Public Deserves Answers About Cause Of Gas Crisis

Newport's Representative Lauren H. Carson and Sen. Dawn Euer are demanding answers from National Grid and Algonquin Gas Transmission.

Gas Restored to 95 Percent of Newport Customers

Relighting efforts are winding down in Newport Monday as the gas outage finally draws to a close.

Five More Days: Newport Gas Outage Drags On

"I plead for your patience," said Gov. Raimondo on Thursday evening. "Prepare for this to last at least 5 to 6 more days."

Newport Gas Outage: Displaced Workers OKed For Unemployment

FEMA workers have arrived in the state and set up operations at Fort Adams State Park.

Newport Gas Outage Second-Largest After Hurricane Sandy

Newport City Hall, schools, and the public library are closed Wednesday as gas restoration efforts continue.

National Grid President Collapses During Press Conference

National Grid RI's spokesman tweeted later Tuesday night that Horan was being released from Rhode Island Hospital.

Senator Euer, Rep. Carson To Hold Constituent Meeting

Newport's Senator Euer and Representative Carson invite the public to join them on Monday, January 28 from 6:30 to 8 pm.

Newport Offers Relief For Citizens Affected By Shutdown

Certain Newport residents affected by the federal shutdown are being offered penalty-free delays on some taxes and fees

Newport Seeking New City Planner

The city put out the call for a new city planner, who deals with regulations, long-range planning and much more in a city's inner workings.

Trump Birth Control Coverage Rules Blocked, Affecting RI

The central issue in the case revolves around an Obamacare requirement that birth control services be covered at no additional cost.

RI Minimum Wage Hike Means $12.4M For Workers: Analysis

Still, the hourly minimum wage increase isn't anything drastic.

Raimondo Sworn In For Second Term As RI Governor

The state's 75th governor claimed credit for the state's economic recovery and promised to continue efforts to improve opportunity.

Does RI Owe You Money? State Has $300 Million In Unclaimed Funds

Check to see if you have unclaimed property the state is trying to give you.

How RI Would Be Affected By Government Shutdown

Thousands of federal employees will be furloughed while others have to work without pay. Here’s what happens during a partial shutdown.