Politics
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Governor McKee slams $14.3 billion budget over added taxes, yet won’t block it
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee announced Wednesday he will not sign the state’s $14.3 billion budget for 2026, blasting lawmakers for...
RI officials say Mount Hope Bridge is safe, but won’t share inspection report
BRISTOL, R.I. — State officials refuse to release the Mount Hope Bridge inspection reports and stand by the safety of the nearly 100-year-old Mount...
Second Romanian National sentenced in multi-state ATM skimming scheme
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A second man involved in a large-scale ATM skimming scheme that targeted customers across Rhode Island and the East Coast...
Deported Guatemalan National indicted for illegal re-entry in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Guatemalan national previously deported from the United States has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Rhode Island...
Lawsuit Alleges North Providence Mayor Use Town Employee For Beach House and Business Projects at Taxpayers Expense
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A newly filed lawsuit alleges two top officials in North Providence directed a municipal employee to perform work on...
Providence reaches out to Matunuck Oyster Bar to use space owned by the city
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – After a devastating fire last month, support continues to pour in for the beloved Matunuck Oyster Bar. Local fundraisers have...
Providence protesters rally in support of Los Angeles demonstrations against immigration raids
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Hundreds of people filled the streets of Providence Monday night in a show of support for Los Angeles’ demonstrations against...
R.I. State Rep. calls for anti-ICE protests in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island State Rep. Enrique Sanchez (D-Providence) is calling for a massive anti-ICE protest right here in the Ocean State...
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The Kennedy Wedding in Newport: A look back at September 12, 1953
NEWPORT, R.I. — Remembering the Kennedy Wedding in Newport: Today marks the anniversary of the wedding of John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Bouvier,...
