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Foulkes, McKee report record donation hauls as campaign fundraising kicks into...

Gov. Daniel J. McKee and his top Democratic rival, Helena Buonanno Foulkes, each reported the largest quarterly hauls of their 2026 campaigns, according to...

Rhode Island: Where often is heard a discouraging word on the...

“Underperforming” is how Emily Mandel, senior economist at Moody’s Analytics, characterized Rhode Island’s economic forecast through the end of the decade. Her words of caution...

North Kingstown neighbors sue state agencies over sludge plant project

After securing backing from town officials, state legislators and the top two Democratic gubernatorial candidates, North Kingstown residents are now turning to the state...

Brown students injured in mass shooting say university failed to protect...

Three Brown University students injured during the December mass shooting in an academic building are suing the school for inadequate security and failing to act...

‘Do it again, but the right way.’ Judge tosses CRMC decision...

The embattled R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council was dealt another blow last week after a Superior Court judge tossed one of its most high-profile...

Stefan Pryor finally confirmed as R.I. Commerce secretary

Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor can finally remove the “interim” from his title following his confirmation vote by the Senate Tuesday. The 28-7 vote...

McKee’s pick for R.I. Public Utilities Commission baffles policy experts

Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s nominee to the influential R.I. Public Utilities Commission has a resume featuring top roles at Fortune 100 and Fortune 500...

Ethics panel: Warwick lawmaker can propose pension boost for State Police

Sen. Todd Patalano told the state ethics panel Tuesday that his three-decade career with the Cranston Police Department makes him an ideal sponsor for...

The price of saving Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals? $408M over...

Saving Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital will end up costing four times the value of the bonds used to...

Ex-cabinet member Jim Thorsen tells his side of Philadelphia story

Former state administration director Jim Thorsen swore under oath to the Rhode Island Ethics Commission Tuesday that he never saw the croissants and cold...
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