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“Fat dog” comment, vegan cheese at center of ethics commission trial
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Former Rhode Island Director of Administration Jim Thorsen testified Tuesday before the Rhode Island Ethics Commission as part of an ongoing case examining his alleged...
RI Senate chamber to be dedicated to Dominick Ruggerio
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Senate chamber at the Rhode Island State House will be formally dedicated Thursday in honor of former Senate President Dominick Ruggerio. Ruggerio, who...
Why Rhode Island had five state capitals and how it shaped the state’s history
Rhode Island’s early government was unlike any other in the country. Instead of one permanent capital, the state once operated with five different capitals,...
Shekarchi to be interviewed for RI Supreme Court vacancy
ROVIDENCE, R.I. — House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi’s upcoming interview for the Rhode Island Supreme Court is drawing new attention to the future of...
RI lawmaker pushes bill to arm campus police at CCRI and RIC
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — State Rep. William W. O’Brien is again calling on the leaders of Community College of Rhode Island and Rhode Island College to allow campus police...
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...
RI ACLU sues Gov. McKee over protest restrictions at State House
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The ACLU of Rhode Island has filed a lawsuit against Governor Dan McKee, alleging his office directed state and Capitol Police...
Helena Foulkes reacts to Jimmy Kimmel firing
Rhode Island gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes took to social media today, blasting the Trump Administration’s actions as “disgraceful.” “Free speech is free speech,...
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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...
