Politics
Stay engaged with Rhode Island’s political landscape. We cover local elections, policy changes, and government updates that impact our communities.
Washington Bridge change order goes from $10M to $38M as RIDOT uses state funds to dodge federal oversight
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Change orders on federal projects require federal oversight when federal funds are used. However, for in-state road projects where change...
Pro-Palestine rally held at DePasquale Square in Providence’s Federal Hill neighborhood
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A pro-Palestine rally at DePasquale Square in Providence’s Federal Hill neighborhood, drew demonstrators Thursday afternoon. Dozens gathered near the fountain...
Mount Hope Bridge gets $17 million in federal funds to extend lifespan
BRISTOL, R.I. — The Mount Hope Bridge, which opened in 1929, is set to receive a $17 million grant from the federal government...
Anti-Trump “Good Trouble” rally in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A few hundred people have gathered outside the Rhode Island State House in Providence for the “Good Trouble” anti-Trump rally,...
Newport council urges Brown University Health to keep city’s only maternity ward open amid budget cuts
NEWPORT, R.I. — Despite nearly 500 babies being born at Newport Hospital in 2024, Brown University Health is mulling a potential closure of the...
ICE arrests “self-admitted” MS-13 gang member in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested a man in Providence over the weekend who they say is a...
Rhode Island lawmaker calls ICE agents “Nazi Gestapo” and “thugs” after MS-13 arrest in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Rhode Island state representative is facing backlash after referring to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents as “Nazi...
CNBC ranks Rhode Island among the worst states for business in the U.S.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island’s business ranking is in and it has fallen. Rhode Island has fallen further in CNBC’s “Top States for...
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Meet our Dog of the Week, Josie
Meet our Dog of the Week, Josie! Josie is an extraordinary little survivor looking for her forever home. Josie is an 8 year...
