Politics
Early voting runs from June 18 to July 7
Lawmakers caught off guard by $15M shortfall in final weeks of legislative session
Both of the state’s U.S. House members are fighting to restore foreign aid funding so that Rhode Island-based Edesia can continue its life-saving work
Payday supporters call it a source for those without other means
City seeks exemption from Rhode Island’s 4% property tax cap to fund school settlement; critics warn of burden on multifamily homeowners amid rising property values
Transparency supporters urge lawmakers to update the Access to Public Records Act for the first time since 2012, calling for better access to crash data, 911 recordings, and other key documents
About 300 Butler Hospital employees flooded State House to call attention to their dispute with management
Backed by unions and lawmakers, casino employees call on state leaders to close the smoking loophole at Bally’s Lincoln and Tiverton, citing health risks and widespread public support for a statewide indoor smoking ban