Christopher Shea

Politics & Justice

Rhode Island Senate Committee to Consider McKee’s Latest RIPTA Board Nominee

June 5, 2025

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Economy

Expanding Sports Betting, Cracking Down on Underage Gambling in Play in Final Stretch of Session

With support from Senate leadership, Rhode Island is moving closer to ending IGT’s digital sports betting monopoly and strengthening penalties for underage online gambling — but the House remains a wildcard in both efforts

June 3, 2025

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Christopher Shea

Politics & Justice

House Panel to Consider Advancing Amended Assault Weapons Ban Bill to Rhode Island House Floor

Gun safety advocates hope to keep momentum building after U.S. Supreme Court declines review of high-capacity gun magazine ban

June 3, 2025

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Christopher Shea

Politics & Justice

Rhode Islanders Take Dim View of State’s Economy, McKee in New Polls

New UNH survey shows only 15% feel better off than last year, while Gov. McKee’s approval sinks to 19% and majority say he shouldn’t seek re-election

June 2, 2025

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Christopher Shea

Immigration

Dept. of Homeland Security Puts Rhode Island on Notice as a ‘Sanctuary Jurisdiction.’ It’s Unclear Why

Providence and Central Falls also targeted for potential loss of federal funds for defying Trump administration’s immigration policy

May 30, 2025

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Christopher Shea