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RI ACLU sues Gov. McKee over State House Rotunda protestor restrictions.
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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...

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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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Bomb threats sent to RI Democrats deemed hoax by police

Police investigated bomb threats Thursday at the homes of at least three Rhode Island public officials, including the state Senate’s top two Democrats....

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Rhode Island Young Republicans and Young Democrats issue joint statement on the murder of Charlie Kirk

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — In the wake of the murder of conservative political commentator Charlie Kirk, the Rhode Island Young Republicans and Rhode Island Young...

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Helena Foulkes announces run for Governor

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Helena Foulkes, the former CVS Health executive and 2022 Democratic gubernatorial candidate, announced Tuesday that she will once again seek the...

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U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse misses deciding vote on Trumps tariffs while visiting South Korea

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) missed a Senate vote on Trump’s global tariffs. The vote, held Wednesday, ended in a 49-49...

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Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio died at 76

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, a prominent figure in Rhode Island politics for decades, has died at 76. Ruggerio’s death was...

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Proposed bill would legalize in-home haircuts by sensory stylists

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A proposed bill is sitting at the Rhode Island State House that could pave the way for “sensory stylists” and legalize...

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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...