Politics + Justice
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division argued in court filings that excluding white teachers from the loan-forgiveness program violated anti-discrimination laws
McKee leads slightly over Democratic rivals in 2026 governor’s race but still dogged by low approval ratings
Morales remains an underdog in a challenge to incumbent Brett Smiley
Providence affordable housing developer is co-plaintiff
Calls for civility and compassion from across the partisan spectrum
Commission holds public hearing on separate proposals to increase cap on gift values and apply limit to certain lobbyists
Gov. McKee responds by criticizing Foulkes over opioids
Public hearing Tuesday marks start to state-mandated change in regulatory panel’s makeup
The federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a stop-work order on Aug. 22
Millwrights return to shore, with jobs and pay at risk