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...
Rhode Island Lottery awaits $1M Mega Millions winner
The Rhode Island Lottery is eagerly awaiting the arrival of a $1,000,000 Mega Millions winner to come forward to claim the prize. The winning...
Contracting Scam Has Popped Up in Massachusetts & Rhode Island
A large-scale contractor scam has found its way to Massachusetts and Rhode Island. East Providence Police issued a statement warning residents about the scam...
Six months pregnant with nowhere to go – an unhoused woman’s plight on RI’s...
PROVIDENCE – It’s 10:10 on a bitterly cold Tuesday morning and Shanelle Saraceno is already worrying about the night ahead. “I have...
A face of RI’s need for housing and a controversial proposal that could help
Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. Until a couple of weeks ago Shanelle Saraceno was...
