Rhode Island Breaking News

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

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 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…

7 days 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…

7 days ago

Rhode Island Lawmakers Clash Over $11 Million Settlement Funds

News Summary In a significant political dispute, Rhode Island lawmakers are challenging Attorney General Peter Neronha's allocation of $10 million…

2 weeks ago

Block Island House Explosion Leaves Two Injured

News Summary A house on Block Island collapsed after a propane gas explosion on Saturday evening, injuring two individuals. The…

2 weeks ago

Rhode Island Faces Cybersecurity Crisis After Ransomware Attack

News Summary A ransomware attack on Rhode Island's RIBridges system has compromised the personal data of 650,000 residents. The breach,…

2 weeks ago

Thousands Participate in Rhode Island’s ‘No Kings Day’ Protests

News Summary On June 14, Rhode Island saw thousands rally against the Trump administration during the 'No Kings Day' protests,…

2 weeks ago

Rhode Island Medicaid Coverage Facing Disruption

News Summary Rhode Island risks losing Medicaid coverage for around 700 families due to an income eligibility limit discrepancy. The…

2 weeks ago

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Announces Layoffs in Rhode Island

News Summary Vertex Pharmaceuticals plans to lay off 125 employees at its Providence, Rhode Island facility as part of a…

3 weeks ago