Politics + Justice
Barrington businessman points to bridge failures and payroll woes as proof Rhode Island needs a reset, entering the race as an independent
Mayor Roberto DaSilva points to school investments, new housing projects, and a post-bridge recovery as key to easing costs and reshaping the city’s future
Thousands of protesters gathered in Providence, part of a nationwide day of protests
The paradox of mass shootings in an era of less crime
U.S. District Judge Mary McElroy says she may issue a written ruling within the next week
Col. Oscar Perez on lessons from Brown, historic drops in violence and navigating federal immigration raids
“Doc” Skoly joins Victor Mellor in a rare two-candidate Republican contest to challenge Rep. Seth Magaziner
Only charitable organizations can legally host bingo games in Rhode Island. Lawmakers consider a bill that would allow the game at casinos
An experiment in participatory budgeting — a process where voters directly decide how to spend public money — got off to a promising start in Providence, until the entire staff working on the project was suddenly laid off
Why a prosperous nation struggles to feed hungry people