R.I.’s inspector general taking shape, with limitations
Just over a month after Gov. Daniel J. McKee signed the fiscal 2027 budget creating Rhode Island’s first Office of Inspector General, government and...
Disability advocates fear federal policy shift
For decades, disabled people have fought for their rights to go to school and live alongside peers without disabilities – rights that some fear...
Know what you don’t know’
Peter Ricci III
Trace Sensing Technologies Inc. CEO and co-founder
When I started Trace Sensing, I thought being successful meant having the right answers.
If we could...
Money isn’t only thing slowing Cliff Walk repairs
For generations, Newport’s city officials have had to strike a perilous balance between the public value of one of Rhode Island’s most recognizable tourist...
Casimiro lauded for legislative work to support incarcerated individuals
REP. JULIE A. CASIMIRO, D-North Kingstown, was awarded the Freedom Innovator Award by the Rhode Island Freedom Collective at the first Freedom Gala held...
New shop features buy-sell-trade program for golf equipment
Fairway Finds, a new golf specialty shop, officially opened its doors on March 22, providing local golfers with access to high-quality new and preowned...
Crafting a community one class at a time
For more than three decades, Maureen van Herpe has built Wood Items & More into both a craft store and a classroom.
At her shop...
Democracy is endangered without choice
Democrats have long dominated the General Assembly, despite Rhode Island having more independent voters than members of either major party.
Voters have seemingly accepted the...
Restore access to obesity management meds
Throughout my career in public service, I have been dedicated to making Rhode Island a place where every resident and family can succeed. Access...
World Cup propels surveillance to new heights
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the largest sporting event in history. It’s also the most surveilled World Cup ever. If you’re visiting or...


















