Politics & Justice

Shekarchi remains speaker after receiving an overwhelming majority
Providence wants to enlist the legislature to help it take back its schools on July 1, find ways to cover its budget deficit, and get developers to build more housing in the city
Local activists have highlighted the anti-trans rhetoric that was a significant aspect of President-elect Donald Trump’s campaign. With less than three weeks until he begins his second term, what should members of the local LGBTQ community know in order to prepare?
A higher minimum wage and a ban on selling flavored vapes are among the new rules
Officials say it’s unclear if all or part of the files from RIBridges have been posted
A tougher fiscal climate and thorny issues top the agenda for the new legislative session