Politics
Stay engaged with Rhode Island’s political landscape. We cover local elections, policy changes, and government updates that impact our communities.
Bally’s asks state for Bigger Marketing Reimbursements as Smoking Ban Looms
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — As a bill to ban indoor smoking at Rhode Island’s casinos waits to be voted on, Bally’s is asking the...
Brown Student Cleared After Sending Viral DOGE-Style Email to Staff: ‘What Do You Do All Day?’
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Brown University has cleared student Alex Shieh and the editorial board of The Brown Spectator following an internal investigation into...
Honduran Woman Arrested by ICE in Providence on Child Trafficking Charges
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Honduran woman is in federal custody after being arrested in Providence for child trafficking, according to U.S. Immigration and...
Gov. McKee’s 2026 Budget Could Cut 56% of Housing Funds, Putting 1,000 Shelter Beds at Risk
Homeless advocates are urging state leaders to increase funding for critical support services, warning of what they are calling a “homelessness catastrophe.” On...
Palestinian Flag Display Triggers Executive Order in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I.— Mayor Brett Smiley has issued a new executive order establishing a stricter policy for flying flags at City Hall, following controversy...
RI AG settles lawsuit with 6/10 contractor, but contractor strikes back with 3 lawsuits
Barletta Construction has multiple lawsuits filed against the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, RI Analytical and Local 57. Just recently, Barletta has agreed...
Carmona vs. RIDOT – contaminated soil approved by the state made them sick in 2018, not 2020
PROVIDENCE – In 2018, RIDOT realized that that had made a terrible mistake. Soil processing facilities are required by law to have a...
Striking Butler Workers Show up in Full Force
Today dozens of people participated in a Solidarity Rally with Striking Butler Hospital Workers on Blackstone Boulevard in Providence this afternoon. At 6...
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Vehicle fire causes major I-195 delays at RI/MA line
🚨 Traffic Alert: I-195 Eastbound 🚨 Shortly after 11:30 AM, a disabled vehicle caught fire near Exit 2C (US 6 East / US...
