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Rhode Island loses appeal for federal blizzard aid

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island has lost its appeal to the decision by the Federal Emergency Management Agency denying the state federal disaster assistance following...

Should former state Rep. Julie Casimiro have resigned as soon as...

Former Rep. Julie Casimiro, D-North Kingstown, recently resigned under pressure to give up her General Assembly seat after moving to South Carolina. She moved as...

Ethics Commission dismisses Lawson complaint; probe of GOP whip launched

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Ethics Commission on Tuesday dismissed a complaint against Senate President Valarie J. Lawson over her votes on legislation affecting public-sector...

Georgia man jailed 2 years for fraud scheme targeting R.I. seniors

PROVIDENCE – A Georgia man has been sentenced to two years in prison for his role in a fraud scheme that defrauded elderly victims...
R.I. ATTORNEY General Peter F. Neronha joined 21 other state attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission to file a lawsuit against online retailer Amazon.com Inc. claiming that it defrauded advertisers. / AP FILE PHOTO/MARK LENNIHAN

Neronha joins lawsuit challenging Amazon’s overinflated advertising prices

PROVIDENCE – R.I. Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, with a coalition of attorneys general from 21 other states and the Federal Trade Commission, filed a...

Independent review praises Providence response to Brown shooting but flags communication...

Providence’s response to the December 2025 mass shooting at Brown University was “highly effective” and “decisive,” according to an independent review commissioned by Mayor...

New attorney launches solo practice around personalized service

Domenico Campagnone entered the legal profession at a challenging time for young attorneys, but instead of waiting for an opportunity to come along, he...
RHODE ISLAND will receive up to $64.5 million in a multistate settlement with Meta Platforms Inc., Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced Wednesday. / AP FILE PHOTO/THIBAULT CAMUS

Rhode Island to receive up to $64.5M in Meta settlement

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island will receive at least $49.4 million and as much as $64.5 million under a landmark multistate settlement with Facebook and...

3 R.I. business owners charged with labor-related crimes

PROVIDENCE – Three Rhode Island business owners have each been charged with labor-related crimes, including wage theft, following complaints referred to the Office of the...

Foulkes and McKee spar over taxes, healthcare at Providence Chamber forum

WARWICK – Gov. Daniel J. McKee and Democratic gubernatorial rival Helena B. Foulkes clashed over taxes and healthcare Monday during a forum hosted by...
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