Tag: 2026 election
Election26: Morales puts affordability at center of mayoral bid
(Editor's note: This is the second story in an occasional series speaking with Providence mayoral candidates about their vision for the city's economy, housing...
Election26: Foulkes would target middle-class growth as governor
(Editor’s note: This is the first in an occasional series of stories speaking with this year’s gubernatorial candidates about their economic vision for Rhode...
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...
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 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”...
Foulkes, McKee agree to Democratic primary debates
PROVIDENCE – Gubernatorial candidate Helena B. Foulkes on Wednesday challenged incumbent Gov. Daniel J. McKee to a minimum of three primary debates before early...
Ken Block enters governor’s race, again
PROVIDENCE – Barrington businessman Ken Block on Thursday declared his candidacy for governor, marking his third attempt at the state's highest office and his...
Foulkes unveils housing plan centered around a proposed millionaires tax
PROVIDENCE – Gubernatorial candidate Helena Buonanno Foulkes on Monday introduced her comprehensive “Rhode Home Program” housing plan that would create a revolving fund to...
McKee’s approval rating climbs in latest Morning Consult poll
PROVIDENCE – The most recent Morning Consult poll released Tuesday shows Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s approval rating climbing to 49%, a significant improvement from...
Meyers elected R.I. GOP chairman
WARWICK – The Republican Party of Rhode Island has elected Allyn E. Meyers as its new chairman.
Myers replaces former chairman Joe Powers, who resigned...


















