McKee narrows Foulkes’ lead in latest UNH poll
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee has closed the gap on Helena Foulkes with 10 weeks remaining before the Sept. 9 Democratic primary, according...
Report: Former mayors, Fung and Baldelli-Hunt, seek return to public service
PROVIDENCE – Two former mayors are seeking to return to public office.
Former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung is running for state representative and former Woonsocket...
Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to...
A federal judge on Wednesday permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections, part of which sought to...
McKee, Foulkes officially declare their candidacy for Sept. primary
With 78 days to go until Rhode Island’s Democratic primary, the two Democratic frontrunners for governor officially filed their declaration of candidacy paperwork less...
R.I. congressional members discuss Iran conflict, AI at Chamber breakfast
WARWICK – U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., said the steady churn of job market disruption stemming from the use of Artificial Intelligence, combined with...
Party leaders, lawmakers champion R.I. joining Super Tuesday states
How to recast Rhode Island’s reputation as a flyover state and increase turnout in presidential primary elections? Vote earlier.
Newly approved legislation sent to Gov. Daniel...
Lawmakers close out session approving numerous bills
PROVIDENCE – The General Assembly officially recessed late Thursday but not before approving a number of bills.
The slew of approvals, which now go to...
Providence City Council president announces she will not seek reelection
PROVIDENCE – City Council President Rachel Miller will not seek reelection this year, spokesperson Kati Stevens confirmed with Providence Business News Friday.
Ending an eight-year...
Election 2026: Foulkes pitches $150M Ocean Economy Investment Fund, regulatory reforms
PROVIDENCE – Democratic gubernatorial candidate Helena B. Foulkes on Thursday proposed borrowing $150 million to fund improvements to port infrastructure and supply chains in...
Bill would make home security an allowable campaign expense for candidates
Legislation that would allow political candidates to spend up to $10,000 of campaign money on home and office security systems is making its way...
