Politics + Justice
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
Attorney General Peter Neronha’s long-awaited report resulted in new indictments for 4 one-time priests and identifies 75 credibly accused priests and more than 300 victims, concluding church leaders repeatedly prioritized avoiding scandal over protecting children
The Blizzard of ‘26 showed us some of Rhode Island at its best … and not so hot