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RIDOT Director Alviti’s open letter to Rhode Islanders

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — After more than a decade leading the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, Peter Alviti announced he is resigning, calling the...

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Remembering Vincent “Buddy” Cianci 10 tears after his passing

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Today marks 10 years since the death of former Providence Mayor Vincent “Buddy” Cianci Jr., who passed away at the age...

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Trump administration requests federal funding data for Rhode Island, 13 other states, and D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration has instructed most federal agencies to collect detailed information on federal funding sent to 14 states and the...

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Providence bans ICE from using city property

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence Mayor Brett Smiley signed a new executive order Tuesday that restricts how Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can operate...

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The Washington Bridge: alleged fraud and questionable political donations

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — RIDOT had considered replacing the Washington Bridge in 2019 and 2020. They performed a number of evaluations of the bridge...

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Foulkes proposes ban on lobbyist donations during legislative session

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Helena Foulkes on Monday unveiled a slate of proposed ethics changes as she intensifies her bid for the Democratic nomination...

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Trump to end federal funding to sanctuary cities and states

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — President Donald Trump announced that starting February 1, sanctuary cities and states will no longer receive federal funding. Trump made the...

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Governor McKee’s 2026 State of the State

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Governor Dan McKee delivered his 2026 State of the State address on Monday, highlighting a suite of initiatives aimed at...

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Garden City to get 4 new restaurants

CRANSTON, R.I. — Garden City Center is preparing for a major dining expansion, with four new restaurants expected to open at the Cranston...