Politics
Stay engaged with Rhode Island’s political landscape. We cover local elections, policy changes, and government updates that impact our communities.
“Fat dog” comment, vegan cheese at center of ethics commission trial
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Former Rhode Island Director of Administration Jim Thorsen testified Tuesday before the Rhode Island Ethics Commission as part of an ongoing case examining his alleged...
McKee proposes plan to eliminate Rhode Island tax on Social Security benefits
NEWPORT, R.I. — A Social Security tax elimination plan proposed by Dan McKee would phase out the state tax on Social Security benefits over the next several...
RI income tax reduction bill would phase in cuts over five years
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — An income tax reduction bill introduced at the Rhode Island State House would gradually lower personal income tax rates over the next several years....
RI Senate chamber to be dedicated to Dominick Ruggerio
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Senate chamber at the Rhode Island State House will be formally dedicated Thursday in honor of former Senate President Dominick Ruggerio. Ruggerio, who...
Why Rhode Island had five state capitals and how it shaped the state’s history
Rhode Island’s early government was unlike any other in the country. Instead of one permanent capital, the state once operated with five different capitals,...
Shekarchi to be interviewed for RI Supreme Court vacancy
ROVIDENCE, R.I. — House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi’s upcoming interview for the Rhode Island Supreme Court is drawing new attention to the future of...
RI gun industry liability bill would allow negligence lawsuits against manufacturers, dealers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A new bill would allow negligence lawsuits against the gun industry, holding manufacturers and sellers liable for harm involving firearms. The...
Hundreds of pothole damage claims unresolved as RIDOT has only one employee to process them all
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is facing a backlog of more than 400 pothole damage claims that remain unresolved or are still...
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FBI Director Kash Patel slams U.S. Sen. Whitehouse, says his beach club excludes people who “look like” him
NEWPORT, R.I. — A public dispute between FBI Director Kash Patel and Rhode Island U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse escalated Thursday, with Patel accusing...
