Politics
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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...
The Washington Bridge: alleged fraud and questionable political donations
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — RIDOT had considered replacing the Washington Bridge in 2019 and 2020. They performed a number of evaluations of the bridge...
Foulkes proposes ban on lobbyist donations during legislative session
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Helena Foulkes on Monday unveiled a slate of proposed ethics changes as she intensifies her bid for the Democratic nomination...
Trump to end federal funding to sanctuary cities and states
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — President Donald Trump announced that starting February 1, sanctuary cities and states will no longer receive federal funding. Trump made the...
Governor McKee’s 2026 State of the State
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Governor Dan McKee delivered his 2026 State of the State address on Monday, highlighting a suite of initiatives aimed at...
Wind farm off RI coast can continue construction
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Construction on the Revolution Wind project is to resume following a ruling by a U.S. District Court judge for the...
“ICE Out for Good” rally held at Rhode Island State House
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside Providence City Hall and the Rhode Island State House on Sunday afternoon for the “ICE...
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Tiverton man accused of attacking woman, threatening neighbor with crossbow
TIVERTON, R.I. — A Tiverton man is facing multiple felony charges after police say he assaulted a woman inside a home and later confronted...
