Rhode Island Public Policy

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 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

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.…

1 week ago

Providence Mayor Proposes $624 Million Budget with Tax Increases

News Summary Mayor Brett Smiley of Providence has proposed a budget of $624 million to address financial challenges, including a…

1 week ago

Rhode Island Insurers Propose Record Premium Increases for 2026

News Summary Rhode Island health insurers are requesting unprecedented premium increases for 2026, with individual plan hikes projected between 21.2%…

1 week ago

Rhode Island House Caps Payday Loan Interest Rates at 36%

News Summary The Rhode Island House has unanimously voted to cap payday loan interest rates at 36%, repealing the previous…

1 week ago

Rhode Island Delays Decision on Proposed Bottle Bill Legislation

News Summary Rhode Island has postponed a decision regarding a proposed bottle bill that would impose a 10-cent refundable deposit…

2 weeks ago