Politics & Justice
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
The lawsuit challenges the Trump administration for requiring states to cooperate with the enforcement of federal immigration law in order to receive funding for public safety and infrastructure projects
New bill would prohibit all internet-connected devices in public schools starting in August, with exceptions for medical and educational needs—though the measure still faces hurdles in the House
House vote Tuesday sets up rare public dustup
Despite limited success in his first term, President Trump is again targeting the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, sparking fierce pushback from media leaders, lawmakers, and rural communities that rely on local stations
With courts acting as the last line of defense, Rhode Island ACLU’s Steven Brown discusses the stakes for democracy, due process, and free expression—both nationally and at home