Politics
Twenty states, including RI, sued the Trump administration after federal health officials shared sensitive data about Medicaid recipients
Budget Battles and Political Crossroads: Shekarchi Reflects on Leadership, Progress, and What’s Next
Though the 2025 General Assembly session is over in Rhode Island, all eyes remain on House Speaker Joe Shekarchi. The Warwick Democrat is a potential candidate for governor, potentially setting the stage for a three-way primary with incumbent Dan McKee and former CVS executive Helena Foulkes
RIPTA eyes service cuts and layoffs as public records reform, free school meals left to languish
New law signed by Gov. McKee imposes steep penalties on future sales of military-style firearms, as advocates hail progress and opponents vow to push back
Gov. Dan McKee announced he will allow the $14.34 billion spending plan passed by the General Assembly to become law without his signature
Housing, cats, AG’s office come out on top. Plus, Republicans make a plan for 2026
State officials in Rhode Island hope the life sciences will propel new economic growth in the state
The project is part of an effort to boost the life sciences in Rhode Island
While agreeing Iran must not go nuclear, Reed urges diplomacy over military action and questions effectiveness of recent U.S. strike