Politics
Stay engaged with Rhode Island’s political landscape. We cover local elections, policy changes, and government updates that impact our communities.
RI utility profit cap bill would limit profits for electric and gas utilities
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A utility profit cap bill introduced at the Rhode Island State House aims to limit how much electric and gas utilities can earn from...
Bristol files federal complaint over Mount Hope Bridge inspection report
BRISTOL, R.I. — The Mount Hope Bridge inspection report complaint was filed in federal court after the Town of Bristol sought access to a safety inspection...
RFK Jr. Dunkin’ criticism targets sugar in coffee drinks
WASHINGTON, D.C. — RFK Jr.’s Dunkin’ criticism has intensified after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. publicly questioned the safety of highly sweetened beverages sold by Dunkin’. Kennedy said coffee...
McKee joins MA governor in seeking tariff refunds for RI households
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Governor Dan McKee joined Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey in urging the Trump administration to issue tariff refunds to Rhode Island households. Healey...
State employees still waiting for credit monitoring details after W-2C envelopes exposed Social Security numbers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island state employees are still waiting for information about free credit monitoring that officials said would be offered after a...
RI bill would let abuse survivors break rental leases for safety
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Two Rhode Island lawmakers have introduced legislation that would allow survivors of abuse to terminate rental leases early without financial penalties...
Commission recommends medical school at URI to address RI primary care shortage
KINGSTON, R.I. — A legislative commission studying Rhode Island’s growing shortage of primary care physicians is recommending the creation of a medical school at the University...
Lawmakers propose audit of RIDOT after Washington Bridge debacle
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Two Rhode Island lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require an independent audit of the Rhode Island Department of Transportation following ongoing concerns...
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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...
