Hasbro HQ vs. RIPTA funding: What’s at stake under a potential...
While Gov. Daniel J. McKee pledged to not raise taxes during his 2025 State of the State address, a crowd of progressive advocates gathered...
Paolino presents beautification plans for downtown Providence
PROVIDENCE – Former Mayor Joseph R. Paolino Jr. wants to give the downtown a makeover.
On Dec. 3, Paolino presented a comprehensive beautification and greenery...
Providence pallet shelter village expected to open by end of February
Forty-five tiny cabins assembled off Route 146 in Providence in February 2024 to temporarily shelter people experiencing homelessness will be ready for occupancy by...
Gu to lead Senate Committee on Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies
PROVIDENCE – Sen. Victoria Gu, D-Westerly, has been appointed by Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio to lead the seven-member Senate Committee on Artificial Intelligence and...
General Assembly bill would limit utility company profits
PROVIDENCE – Legislation introduced by Rep. Megan L. Cotter, D-Exeter, would place a limit in state law on the profit margin that can be...
Legislators concerned about fate of Roger Williams, Fatima in wake of...
PROVIDENCE – Several lawmakers in the R.I. House of Representatives are raising concerns about the fate of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady...
Cox Communications to end legal challenges to R.I.’s broadband expansion
PROVIDENCE – Cox Communications on Friday said it will not pursue any more legal actions against R.I. Commerce Corp. over the state's rollout of...
Poll: McKee’s job-approval rating lowest among New England governors
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s approval rating slightly improved quarter over quarter in 2024, but he still remains the least-liked governor across the...
HARI: McKee’s budget will worsen health care crisis in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – The Hospital Association of Rhode Island is raising concerns over Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s proposal to cut millions in hospital funding.
McKee unveiled...
Should Providence set a so-called consumption tax of 7% on the...
Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley is proposing a 7% sales tax on commercial parking lots and garages.
Smiley estimates the tax could raise an estimated...