Politics & Justice

FEMA program has funded modeling tool to identify flood risks in Rhode Island’s coastal and inland waters

Budget’s late approval means taxpayers have grace period to make first quarterly payment

As federal funding winds down, Steinberg steps down after helping launch Rhode Island’s push into the life sciences industry, highlighting early wins and long-term potential for economic impact

Commercials calling on the General Assembly to oppose legislation preserving the federal 340B program filled local airwaves in June. Here’s where the trail of money led

In June, the New Bedford City Council reduced the mayor’s proposed budget by $10.2 million

Voters are overwhelmingly skeptical of the promised completion date and cost

Famiglietti, a personal injury lawyer who serves on North Providence’s town council, won more than 70% of the district’s votes in a four-way race

More than 1,200 voters cast ballots early in four-way primary competition

Twenty states, including RI, sued the Trump administration after federal health officials shared sensitive data about Medicaid recipients

Though the 2025 General Assembly session is over in Rhode Island, all eyes remain on House Speaker Joe Shekarchi. The Warwick Democrat is a potential candidate for governor, potentially setting the stage for a three-way primary with incumbent Dan McKee and former CVS executive Helena Foulkes