The McKee administration announced the Rhode Island Minority Business Accelerator Program’s Intermediary-Based Initiative this week.
Eight federal grants were given to state marinas to help keep coastal waters across Rhode Island clean.
Moody's Investors Service reported a stable financial outlook after upgrading Providence rating from Baa1 to A3.
Judge Richard Licht was taken to Rhode Island Hospital and was in critical condition after being hit outside the Rhode Island State House.
Oscar Perez will be the first-ever Latin American to serve as the head of the Providence Police Department.
The three candidates will appear at a public forum Feb. 8.
Senate Minority Leader Jessica de la Cruz called to reduce the tax on all items currently subject to the tax from 7 percent to 5 percent.
The move will save more than $1 million a year on electricity costs, according to the governor's office.
Lottery officials: Before taxes, the one-time cash payout is expected to be $350.5M.
Prosecutors said Goerge Catala failed to file two required finance reports from his Ward 9 city council campaign in the 2022 election.
The resolution was co-sponsored by 19 other representatives from around the state.
Crossroads plans to operate 662 Hartford Ave. in Providence as a dedicated emergency couple’s shelter.
The one-time cash payout is expected to increase to around $569 million before taxes. The odds of winning are one in 303 million.
“Democracy’s preservation requires a commitment to the truth, transparency in government, and fair, free and secure elections,” Amore said.
"As United States Attorney, Lincoln C. Almond led by example," U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Cunha said.
City and state officials have secured over $2.5 million in funds to turn the Praire Avenue property into a "community hub."
The National Guard and state agencies said they are delivering cots, blankets, water and portable bathroom facilities to the warming shelter
Some states are better positioned to pay public sector employees in retirement than others.
The city's annual review ended with an "A" bond rating, the highest mark since 2011, officials said.
Here's how the votes shook out for contested races on the City Council, according to the State Board of Elections.
Elected officials make significantly less than most CEOs with that kind of influence.
The council sent the plan back to committee, and the United Way will administer a new COVID-19 equity plan that was allocated $1.75 million.
Biden will also attend a campaign event for Gov. Dan McKee, who is seeking re-election in 2022.
The city has added free WiFi service to six Providence parks as of Tuesday. Five more will have WiFi in the coming weeks, officials said.
The results first reported from the primary remain unchanged after the state Board of Elections certified them on Tuesday.
Most requests come from city council challengers in Providence, but three State House races could also see a recount. Here's what to know.
Tiara Mack has won the Democratic primary race for State Senator in Rhode Island's Assembly District 6, according to the Board of Elections.
Susan Anderbois narrowly won the Ward 3 primary, defeating Corey Jones by only 15 votes. Here's who else won.
Nearly 99 percent of the vote was reported by 11 p.m. on Tuesday night, showing Smiley with nearly 1,200 more votes than Gonzalo Cuervo.
Polling in the gubernatorial Democratic primary shows the race is nearly a toss-up. Here's what to know this primary day.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was in Providence this weekend, hoping to aid gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes days ahead of the primary.
The Democratic candidate for Governor will welcome Pelosi to Rhode Island, and will also be joined by Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza.
Get your civic duty out of the way early this week. Early voting in Providence will last until Sept. 12 ahead of the Sept. 13 primary.
Learn more about state Senate candidate Donnie Anderson and where she stands on the issues.
Learn more about state Senate candidate Lenny Cioe and where he stands on the issues.
The Providence Rotary Club will host an afternoon debate, and WPRI will follow up with one in the evening. Here's what to know.
The governor said he was "experiencing very minor symptoms" and would continue to work while in isolation.
The six-month extension will use $500,000 of American Rescue Plan Act funds, the mayor said. Here's what researchers have learned so far.
Patch has all the information you need for casting your ballot this election season. Here's what to know.
Rhode Island recently entered into separate settlements with other companies including Shell and Sunoco for soil and groundwater pollution.