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RI ACLU sues Gov. McKee over protest restrictions at State House
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The ACLU of Rhode Island has filed a lawsuit against Governor Dan McKee, alleging his office directed state and Capitol Police...
Another RIDOT blunder leads to a contractor and RIDOT being sued
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Providence family suing the Rhode Island Department of Transportation returns to court tomorrow for mediation. What started as a...
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...
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Newport Gulls alumni win World Series with Dodgers
Two familiar faces from the 2014 Newport Gulls championship team helped the Dodgers win the 2025 World Series. Will Smith, who caught for...
