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McKee campaign’s first TV ad takes aim at Foulkes’ healthcare record

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. gubernatorial race has now turned its attention toward healthcare.  The McKee for Governor campaign released its first ad on Wednesday, touting incumbent Gov. Daniel J. McKee's...

Election 2026: Foulkes adds new transportation and childcare programs to economic...

PROVIDENCE – Helena B. Foulkes on Wednesday released additional details of her campaign’s comprehensive economic plan that calls for state investments to create new...

Election 2026: Foulkes takes 20-point lead over McKee in WPRI/Emerson poll

PROVIDENCE – A new poll of likely voters shows Democrat Helena Foulkes with a commanding lead over incumbent Gov. Daniel J. McKee in the...

Founding members announce launch of Rhode Island Republican Problem Solvers Caucus

PROVIDENCE – A new political organization announced its presence this week that seeks to promote “moderate and traditional conservative problem-solving compromises” at the state...

Election 2026: Foulkes rolls out ‘Believe in Rhode Island’ economic plan,...

JOHNSTON – Helena Buonanno Foulkes on Wednesday announced the first component of her comprehensive economic plan, pledging a $100 million bond to fund “classroom-to-career”...

Former solar sales CEO being sued by AG launches Rhode Island...

Jasjit “Jay” Gotra said he hasn’t worked full-time since his solar sales company closed in late 2024 amid allegations of predatory and deceptive sales tactics...

Shekarchi faces ethics complaint over Supreme Court ambitions

PROVIDENCE – A Roger Williams University law professor has filed an ethics complaint against former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, accusing the lawmaker of...
ANOTHER WORKER for Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos’ failed congressional campaign in 2023 has changed his plea in a scandal involving fraudulent signatures on nomination papers, according to a report by WPRI-TV CBS 12. / COURTESY PROVIDENCE CITY COUNCIL

Report: 2nd ex-Matos campaign worker pleads no contest in nomination scandal

PROVIDENCE – A second contractor for Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos’ failed congressional campaign in 2023 has changed his plea to no contest to accusations...

Shekarchi resigns as R.I. House speaker ‘to humbly pursue a different...

PROVIDENCE – House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi has resigned his speakership to pursue the R.I. Supreme Court vacancy left by the retirement of Associate...

House Speaker Shekarchi will step down to seek R.I. Supreme Court...

PROVIDENCE – House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi plans to step down to pursue the R.I. Supreme Court vacancy left by the retirement of Associate...
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