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PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) from obtaining confidential records tied to minors who received...
ByContributorMay 15, 2026PROVIDENCE, R.I. — New proposed legislation known as “Casey’s Law” would increase penalties for road rage-related crimes in Rhode Island following the death...
ByContributorMay 14, 2026NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — The State of Rhode Island has filed a lawsuit against Quidnessett Country Club, accusing the waterfront golf club of...
ByContributorMay 13, 2026PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island law professor has filed an ethics complaint challenging the application submitted by former House Speaker K. Joseph...
ByContributorMay 9, 2026PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Senate has approved legislation that would allow bar and restaurant hours across the state to be extended...
ByContributorMay 8, 2026PROVIDENCE, R.I. — One of the people charged in the nomination signature controversy tied to Sabina Matos’ congressional campaign has resolved his criminal...
ByContributorMay 7, 2026PROVIDENCE, R.I. — House Speaker Joe Shekarchi steps down to pursue a seat on the Rhode Island Supreme Court. The move could trigger...
ByContributorMay 6, 2026PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) is dealing with a projected $6 million gap in state...
ByContributorMay 5, 2026PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island State Police said six men were taken into custody following an investigation into an alleged vehicle theft ring...
ByContributorMay 7, 2026