Politics
Ciccone’s federal firearms license does not pose a conflict of interest, ethics panel rules 8–1, but warns he must recuse if legislation impacts him more than other Rhode Island gun dealers
Rhode Island AG scores two more wins as federal fallout continues
At a town hall in Dorchester, AGs from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Maine, and Vermont offer a united front against the Trump administration
In a wide-ranging interview, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse urges Democrats to fight harder on messaging, slams Trump-era damage to science and public programs, and outlines his priorities for a fourth Senate term
Despite unanimous House opposition, Senate leaders opt not to stop $82K in raises for 11 of Gov. McKee’s department heads amid budget deficit and economic uncertainty
Charlestown Democrat Jennifer Douglas pays fine and turns in late reports to settle three-year-old case
Legislation to eliminate investment cap heads to House panel Thursday
Citing economic gains and ongoing investment projects, McKee defends staying the course on taxes and touts Rhode Island’s preparedness for a potential national recession
Facing a looming deficit, lawmakers reject McKee’s $82K raise proposal for 11 department heads, leaving final decision to Senate ahead of May 18 deadline