Politics & Justice
The outlook remains uncertain in the Senate Judiciary Committee
McKee staffs up while preparing to seek re-election
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
Gun safety advocates hope to keep momentum building after U.S. Supreme Court declines review of high-capacity gun magazine ban
Bill was designed with Providence in mind but would authorize any municipality to adopt local tax
Special election fills unexpired term of late Senate President Dominick Ruggerio
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
If Rhode Island Passes Casino Smoking Ban, State Would Pay More to Cover Bally’s Ads Under This Bill
Rhode Island Lottery says bill’s cap increase for marketing reimbursements would have cost the state nearly $3 million this year