Rhode Island News

Rhode Island House Approves $14.3 Billion Budget with Tax Increases

News Summary Rhode Island's House of Representatives has passed a proposed $14.3 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, awaiting Governor…

5 days ago

Rhode Island Passes Revised Assault Weapons Ban

News Summary The Rhode Island General Assembly has approved a revised version of the assault weapons ban known as the…

5 days ago

Rhode Island Free Clinic Announces Leadership Changes

News Summary The Rhode Island Free Clinic has appointed Lisa Bousquet as a new board member and Jessica Eagles as…

6 days ago

Rhode Island Faces Historic Health Insurance Premium Increases

News Summary Rhode Island residents may face significant health insurance premium hikes, with proposed increases for individual market coverage reaching…

6 days ago

RIDOT Engineer Arrested for Identity Fraud

News Summary Ryan P. Garnetto, a 45-year-old engineer at RIDOT, was arrested for identity fraud and acquiring a $51,000 Mercedes-Benz…

6 days ago

Rhode Island Pushes for Reforms in Workforce and Child Support Policies

News Summary Rhode Island officials are calling for comprehensive reforms in workforce development and child support policies to address rising…

1 week ago

Rhode Island Opens First State-Sanctioned Overdose Prevention Center

News Summary Rhode Island has launched America's first state-sanctioned overdose prevention center (OPC) in Providence as part of its harm…

1 week ago

Rhode Island Lawmakers Conclude 2025 Session with Major Reforms

News Summary Rhode Island legislators wrapped up the 2025 session with significant reforms, including a ban on payday lending, new…

1 week ago

Growth of Women-Led Ventures in Rhode Island

News Summary Rhode Island is witnessing a remarkable rise in women-led entrepreneurial ventures, particularly in adventure and experience-based businesses. Initiatives…

1 week ago

Delays in Rhode Island’s Cannabis Retail Licenses Prompt Concerns

News Summary Rhode Island is facing significant delays in issuing retail licenses for cannabis businesses, impacting around 60 prospective owners.…

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