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Unofficial challenger Helena Bounanno Foulkes, left, and Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, right, appear to be heading for a Democratic primary rematch in the 2026 race for governor.
Article
Elections
Elections
Foulkes Trumps McKee in Q2 Fundraising Ahead of 2026 RI Gubernatorial Election
July 30, 2025
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Nancy Lavin
The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island is seen in downtown Providence from Kennedy Plaza on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Article
Politics + Justice
Politics + Justice
In Packed R.I. Federal Courtroom, a Debate Over Trump Grant Rules for Domestic Violence Services
Verdict expected before Aug. 12 grant acceptance deadline
July 30, 2025
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Alexander Castro
Hyers, in back, looks on as Gina Raimondo, Jack Reed and Angel Taveras exchange pleasantries during a 2014 Democratic unity event.
Article
Politics + Justice
Politics + Justice
Helena Foulkes Hires Experienced Campaign Strategist as She Approaches Another Run for Rhode Island Governor
Eric Hyers helmed victories for David Cicilline and Gina Raimondo
July 30, 2025
 · 
Ian Donnis
Woonsocket City Hall on Main Street.
Article
Politics + Justice
Politics + Justice
Woonsocket Grasps for Firmer Financial Footing as 18-Month Overdue Audit Remains Incomplete
New city finance director tapped to piece together reporting wreckage from a previous mayoral administration
July 28, 2025
 · 
Nancy Lavin
The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island is pictured in downtown Providence.
Article
Housing
Housing
ACLU of Rhode Island Sues to Stop Trump From Restricting Housing and Violence Prevention Grants
Plaintiffs are organizations in 13 states plus D.C. serving domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, LGBTQI+ Youth, and unhoused people
July 22, 2025
 · 
Alexander Castro
House Speaker Joe Shekarchi in studio.
Article
Politics + Justice
Politics + Justice
Rhode Island House Speaker Joe Shekarchi Talks Budget Wins, Transit Troubles, and a Possible Run for Governor
House Speaker Shekarchi looks back on the 2025 legislative session
July 22, 2025
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Jim Hummel
Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore has yet to respond to a U.S. Department of Justice request for information about the state’s registered voters.
Article
Elections
Elections
DOJ Asked About R.I. Voter Rolls 8 Days Ago. Secretary of State Gregg Amore Hasn’t Answered Yet
July 21, 2025
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Nancy Lavin
The Garrahy Judicial Complex in downtown Providence.
Article
Politics + Justice
Politics + Justice
Judicial Nominating Commission Forwards Five Names to McKee for District Court Opening
July 18, 2025
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Christopher Shea
The 2026 federal budget may bring stark contrasts to Rhode Island’s future costs of providing Medicaid coverage and food assistance programs compared to now.
Article
Economy
Economy
Federal Budget Leaves a Big, Beautiful Question Mark Over Rhode Island
State leaders brace for cuts in health care and food assistance
July 18, 2025
 · 
Nancy Lavin
Politics + Justice
State Department Official Defends Layoffs and the Dismantling of Foreign Aid Agency
July 17, 2025
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