RI AG not pursuing criminal charges despite RICO allegations in lawsuit against CVS
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha is not pursuing criminal charges against CVS Health, even as a newly filed federal lawsuit alleges the company...
“Fat dog” comment, vegan cheese at center of ethics commission trial
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Former Rhode Island Director of Administration Jim Thorsen testified Tuesday before the Rhode Island Ethics Commission as part of an ongoing case examining his alleged...
St. Joseph’s Day zeppole tradition draws crowds to RI bakeries
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The St. Joseph’s Day zeppole Rhode Island tradition is once again bringing crowds to bakeries across the state as residents celebrate the annual...
North Smithfield teen missing since March 11. Police seeking public’s help.
NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. — North Smithfield police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old girl who has not been seen...
McKee proposes plan to eliminate Rhode Island tax on Social Security benefits
NEWPORT, R.I. — A Social Security tax elimination plan proposed by Dan McKee would phase out the state tax on Social Security benefits over the next several...
RI income tax reduction bill would phase in cuts over five years
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — An income tax reduction bill introduced at the Rhode Island State House would gradually lower personal income tax rates over the next several years....
RI Senate chamber to be dedicated to Dominick Ruggerio
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Senate chamber at the Rhode Island State House will be formally dedicated Thursday in honor of former Senate President Dominick Ruggerio. Ruggerio, who...
Vintage Pet Rescue is hosting a 21st birthday fundraiser for Sprout
FOSTER, R.I. — A beloved rescue dog named Sprout is getting ready to celebrate a milestone birthday while helping other animals in need. Sprout,...
Why Rhode Island had five state capitals and how it shaped the state’s history
Rhode Island’s early government was unlike any other in the country. Instead of one permanent capital, the state once operated with five different capitals,...
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Household income needed to be middle class in RI in 2026
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A new national report shows that the income needed to be considered middle class varies widely across the country, and Rhode...
