Politics
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Rhode Island lawmaker calls ICE agents “Nazi Gestapo” and “thugs” after MS-13 arrest in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island state representative is facing backlash after referring to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents as “Nazi...
CNBC ranks Rhode Island among the worst states for business in the U.S.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island’s business ranking is in and it has fallen. Rhode Island has fallen further in CNBC’s “Top States for...
Convicted child predator taken into custody by ICE in Cranston
CRANSTON, R.I. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have arrested a 30-year-old Brazilian national living illegally in the U.S. with a...
Rhode Island man arrested for death threats against President Trump
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Providence man has been arrested and charged with making death threats against President Donald Trump and other high-ranking federal...
Washington Bridge contractor Walsh signs non-prosecution agreement with DOJ over false claims
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — There are currently zero companies in the state of Rhode Island that can rebuild the Washington Bridge. No Rhode Island...
Providence City Council sends ‘Know Your Rights’ mailer to 62,000 homes
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence officials are making a major push to ensure residents know their rights when it comes to interactions with law enforcement...
Governor McKee slams $14.3 billion budget over added taxes, yet won’t block it
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee announced Wednesday he will not sign the state’s $14.3 billion budget for 2026, blasting lawmakers for...
RI officials say Mount Hope Bridge is safe, but won’t share inspection report
BRISTOL, R.I. — State officials refuse to release the Mount Hope Bridge inspection reports and stand by the safety of the nearly 100-year-old Mount...
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Young-Woods Elementary mural honors Sgt. Cornel Young Jr.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Community members, city leaders, and law enforcement officials gathered at Young-Woods Elementary School on April 8 to dedicate a mural honoring...
