Advocates, lawmakers outline changes to strengthen, clarify Rhode Island’s open records law
Sen. Lou DiPalma, a Middletown Democrat and chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, speaks at the press event for reforming Rhode Island's public...
New Data Shows New England is the Least ‘Sinful’ Part of the US
If you're a college student that loves to party, these stats may give you the feeling that New England is boring or "not cool"....
Lawmakers seek to make public records more easily accessible in RI
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A group of state lawmakers are seeking to revamp Rhode Island’s government transparency law with an eye on making...
These states are basically begging you to get a heat pump
Death is coming for the old-school gas furnace-and its killer is the humble heat pump. They're already outselling gas furnaces in the US, and...
Bill passes to prevent bans on outdoor dining statewide
South County Rep. Carol Hagan McEntee's bill to keep outdoor dining permanent in Rhode Island is on its way to Gov. Dan McKee's desk...
Shakeup at the state retirement board as four new members elected
PROVIDENCE − There has been a shakeup on the state Retirement Board.When the ballots were counted on Wednesday, four newbies were elected by past...
Report: 7,000 students have left Rhode Island public schools since 2019
(WJAR) - A report by the Rhode Island Expenditure Council found that there are more empty seats in public school classrooms across the state,...
Rhode Island lawmakers prepare for oversight hearings on Washington Bridge closure
Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti is among those who will answer questions Monday from the joint House and Senate oversight hearing...
Gun control advocates are again pushing for a RI ‘assault weapon ban.’ Now, the...
PROVIDENCE – The battle began anew Thursday for an assault-weapons ban and safe-storage requirements for firearms, with organized labor taking a lead role...
Massive shark found dead on Rhode Island beach could help scientists better understand species
Spectators were met with an unusual sight on a chilly Rhode Island beach Wednesday when a massive shark was found dead. Now, a necropsy...
