Politics + Justice
An outpouring of appreciation for the state’s longest-serving lawmaker
Legislators proposed measures that they say would protect undocumented immigrants at courthouses
A settlement paid by Barletta Heavy Division, Inc. for using contaminated fill while constructing Rhode Island’s Route 6/10 Connector project will fund pediatric dental clinics that serve low-income families.
Everyone talks about affordability, but who does anything?
Senate leaders proposed $5 million in initial funding, among a package of health care bills targeting AI chatbots, medical malpractice and mental health support
Affordable RI, seeded by the state’s largest health care union, backs policies including higher taxes on the wealthiest residents
AS220 co-founder says the city remains attractive to artists, but soaring housing costs could push many out
The war in Iran, and Neronha’s blockbuster report
Backing underscores long-running tensions with Gov. Dan McKee ahead of the September Democratic primary; McKee’s campaign responds by raising opioid concerns
The Newport state senator reflects on the U.S. war in Iran, Rhode Island’s renewable energy future and the political fallout after losing her Senate committee chairmanship