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R.I. State Rep. calls for anti-ICE protests in Rhode Island
RI State Rep Calls for Anti-ICE Protest Inspired by LA Demonstrations PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island State Rep. Enrique Sanchez (D-Providence) is calling...
RIDOT awards $339 million contract to rebuild Washington Bridge by November 2028
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island has officially awarded the contract to build a new westbound Washington Bridge, after months of uncertainty following the...
Cost and timeline for Washington Bridge to be announced Friday morning
Eighteen months after the unexpected closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge, Rhode Islanders are finally about to get answers on...
Providence Honors Bhad Bhabie with City Citation for Cultural Impact and Hip-Hop Contributions
The City of Providence presented rapper and internet sensation Bhad Bhabie with an official city citation, delivered by Councilman John Goncalves. The citation...
Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce Elizabeth Tanner Will Resign July 4th
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce Elizabeth Tanner will step down from her position on July 4 to take the helm...
Woman Linked to Sabina Matos Signature Scandal Receives No Prison Time After Plea Charge
The woman at the center of the signature scandal that disrupted Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos’ 2023 congressional campaign avoided prison time after changing...
RI POLL: McKee approval falls to 19%, Trump at 37%-Foulkes, Klaus & Raimondo see mixed support
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A new University of New Hampshire poll shows Gov. Dan McKee’s approval rating has fallen to just 19%, down from...
Trump Administration Flags Rhode Island, Providence, and Central Falls as Sanctuary Jurisdictions in Federal Crackdown
The Trump administration has released a new list of states, counties, and cities it says are not cooperating with federal immigration enforcement. Included...
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Florida man sentenced in Rhode Island on gun charges
A Florida man who frequently stayed in Rhode Island has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after authorities uncovered a stash...
