Politics
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Gov. McKee declares state of emergency as Rhode Island prepares for SNAP benefits freeze
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Governor Dan McKee announced Tuesday that he will declare a state of emergency to support those who receive federal food...
‘No Kings’ rally held at Rhode Island State House as part of nationwide demonstrations
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Thousands gathered outside the Rhode Island State House on Saturday afternoon for the ‘No Kings’ rally, part of a series...
McKee opposes under oath testimony at Washington Bridge hearing
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island lawmakers are preparing to hold another oversight hearing in November to review the McKee administration’s handling of the...
Sen. Whitehouse confronts AG Bondi on Tom Homan bag of cash
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) sparked Attorney General Pam Bondi’s anger on Tuesday during a Judiciary Committee hearing by asking about...
Exclusive: The Washington Bridge report, a leak, a narrative, and a political question
The Washington Bridge has been mismanaged since the 1990’s by RIDOT and the Wiss, Janney, Elstner forensic report reflects that. The first draft...
Washington Bridge audit leak prompts calls for an oversight hearing
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island leaders are in agreement the recently leaked Washington Bridge audit calls for a third oversight hearing, but differ...
Helena Foulkes reacts to Jimmy Kimmel firing
Rhode Island gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes took to social media today, blasting the Trump Administration’s actions as “disgraceful.” “Free speech is free speech,...
Barrington community divided over teacher’s Charlie Kirk post
BARRINGTON, R.I. — Barrington High School students and teachers well as parents are calling for the dismissal of their teacher Ben Fillo, after...
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Tiverton man accused of attacking woman, threatening neighbor with crossbow
TIVERTON, R.I. — A Tiverton man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he assaulted a woman inside a home and later confronted...
