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Stay engaged with Rhode Island’s political landscape. We cover local elections, policy changes, and government updates that impact our communities.
North Providence Mayor Lombardi’s personal vehicle repaired by town DPW
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. — North Providence Mayor Charlie Lombardi is defending the use of town Department of Public Works employees and equipment to...
Providence posts signs banning ICE activity on city property
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The City of Providence has begun installing signs across parks and other municipal properties stating that civil immigration enforcement activity...
Rhode Island State House installs $70K rug with wrong state seal
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A newly installed $70,000 rug inside the Rhode Island State House is drawing scrutiny after officials discovered it includes an incorrect...
Protesters gather at Quonset as Defense Secretary Hegseth visits
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Protesters gathered outside Quonset Point in North Kingstown on Monday morning as Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Secretary of Defense,...
RIDOT Director Alviti’s open letter to Rhode Islanders
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — After more than a decade leading the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, Peter Alviti announced he is resigning, calling the...
Remembering Vincent “Buddy” Cianci 10 tears after his passing
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Today marks 10 years since the death of former Providence Mayor Vincent “Buddy” Cianci Jr., who passed away at the age...
Trump administration requests federal funding data for Rhode Island, 13 other states, and D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration has instructed most federal agencies to collect detailed information on federal funding sent to 14 states and the...
Providence bans ICE from using city property
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence Mayor Brett Smiley signed a new executive order Tuesday that restricts how Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can operate...
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Rhode Island launches pothole hotline and tracking dashboard
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island officials have launched a new 511 system aimed at making it easier for residents to report potholes and track...
