Rhode Island Politics
Cranston Council president, attorney resign over relationship scrutiny
CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston City Council President Jessica Marino announced her resignation Wednesday night following complaints of her having a relationship with the...
Concerns raised over council president and city attorney’s personal relationship
CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston City Councilman Richard Campopiano raised concerns over Council President Jessica Marino scheduling three City Council meetings Wednesday to amend...
Woman linked to Sabina Matos signature scandal receives no prison time after plea change
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The woman at the center of the signature scandal that disrupted Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos’ 2023 congressional campaign avoided prison time...
Governor Dan McKee’s approval rating falls to 19%
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A new University of New Hampshire poll shows Gov. Dan McKee’s approval rating has fallen to just 19%, down from...
Valarie Lawson elected Rhode Island Senate President after Ruggerio’s passing
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Senator Valarie Lawson (D-East Providence) was elected President of the Rhode Island Senate on April 29, 2025, following the death of...
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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Filming for JJ Abrams’ Ghostwriter takes place in Cranston
CRANSTON, R.I. — Filming for JJ Abrams’ Ghostwriter, starring Glen Powell, was underway in Cranston on Tuesday afternoon. Crews were spotted along Pontiac...
