Rhode Island warming and cooling center bill passes in Senate
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A bill introduced by Senator Tiara Mack would require Rhode Island to create a statewide alert system for warming and...
Providence rent control veto override fails at City Council
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Providence rent control veto override fails after city councilors fell short of the votes needed to overturn Mayor Brett Smiley’s veto...
Proposed toll transponder bill protects drivers from unfair penalties
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A new bill introduced by Sen. Dawn Euer aims to address growing complaints from Rhode Island drivers who have been...
Judge blocks DOJ subpoena for Rhode Island gender-affirming care records
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) from obtaining confidential records tied to minors who received...
New Cranston budget proposal could restore senior center funding
CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston’s senior center could remain open after Mayor Ken Hopkins announced a new proposal aimed at restoring funding that had...
Police say woman tried to burn down father’s mobile home
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — A woman is accused of trying to burn down her father’s mobile home while he was still inside, according...
Former RIC staffer in hidden bathroom camera case seeks deferred sentence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A former Rhode Island College (RIC) employee accused of placing a hidden camera in a. campus bathroom is asking the...
Casey’s Law would increase road rage penalties in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — New proposed legislation known as “Casey’s Law” would increase penalties for road rage-related crimes in Rhode Island following the death...
Rhode Island bill would require paid time off for blood donations
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A new bill introduced at the Rhode Island State House would require employers to provide paid leave for full-time employees...
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Harborside Inn groundbreaking marks rebuild of Block Island hotel
NEW SHOREHAM, R.I. — Construction is officially moving forward on the historic Harborside Inn nearly three years after a devastating fire destroyed the...
