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McKee Settles ACLU Suit Over State House Protest Access

The ACLU of Rhode Island and Governor McKee's administration settled a federal lawsuit, guaranteeing the State House rotunda stays open for protest before, during, and after every future State of the State address.

By Rocco CaravaggioJuly 23, 2026

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North Smithfield School Committee Marks Superintendent St. Jean's Retirement, Recalls Teacher for Fall

July 22, 2026

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West Warwick Weighs Tighter Car Show Rules After Rival Groups Turn Holy Ghost Event Into Late-Night Scramble

July 22, 2026

West Warwick

West Warwick Council Debates Chicken Coop Rules After Three Coop Fires, No Registry Found

July 22, 2026

West Warwick

West Warwick Council Advances $11.15 Million Sewer Plant Bond, Weighs Backyard Chicken Rules

July 22, 2026

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RI Energy Seeks Winter Rate Hike, Won't Say How Much

Rhode Island Energy has filed for new winter electricity rates effective October 1, 2026, but the actual proposed rate is currently shielded from public view under a protective order while regulators review it.

By Kaelen ValebornJuly 23, 2026

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Sony Ends Discs in 2028 — What You "Own" Vanishes

July 21, 2026

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New RI Law Caps School Lunch Fees, Mandates Free Option

July 21, 2026

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CVS Caremark's FTC Settlement Leaves The Past Unpaid

July 19, 2026

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New Law Lets Rhode Island Vets Diagnose Pets Over Video, Over Objections From Vets

July 18, 2026

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Education - Health and Safety of Pupils(H7003)

Requires the creation and enforcement of a zero-tolerance anti-hazing policy for student athletics in Rhode Island schools.

Signed into law

Authorizing the City of Cranston to Issue Not to Exceed $25,000,000 General Obligation Bonds, Notes and Other Evidences of Indebtedness to Finance the Purchase And/or Acquisition of Land and Buildings, Construction, Renovation, Improvement, Alteration, Repair, Landscaping, Furnishing and Equipping of Schools and School Facilities Throughout the City(S3355)

This bill authorizes Cranston to borrow up to $25 million through bonds to fund public school facility improvements.

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Criminal Offenses - Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking(S2100)

Requires transportation hubs and specific high-risk businesses to display human trafficking hotline signs or face a $300 fine.

Signed into law

Towns and Cities - Low and Moderate Income Housing(S2690)

Updates the state affordable housing database to include moderate-income units, mandates property owner participation, and adds user alert features.

Signed into law

Businesses and Professions - Collaborative Pharmacy Practice(S2866)

This bill allows pharmacists to partner with more healthcare providers and perform more types of simple medical tests.

Signed into law

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The Communist Bogeyman: Most Americans Who Fear the Word Can't Define It

July 14, 2026

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How to Lower Providence Student Reading Scores (and Look Good Trying), Part 2

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How to Lower Providence Student Reading Scores (and Look Good Trying)

October 6, 2025

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On This Day in RI History

July 24, 1783

243 years ago today

Agrippa Hull receives discharge certificate from service

Agrippa Hull's Rhode Island Regiment discharge certificate was dated, preserving the record of a major Black Revolutionary War veteran.

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McKee Settles ACLU Suit Over State House Protest Access

RI Energy Seeks Winter Rate Hike, Won't Say How Much

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North Smithfield School Committee Marks Superintendent St. Jean's Retirement, Recalls Teacher for Fall

West Warwick Weighs Tighter Car Show Rules After Rival Groups Turn Holy Ghost Event Into Late-Night Scramble

West Warwick Council Debates Chicken Coop Rules After Three Coop Fires, No Registry Found

West Warwick Council Advances $11.15 Million Sewer Plant Bond, Weighs Backyard Chicken Rules

RI Energy Seeks Winter Rate Hike, Won't Say How Much

Sony Ends Discs in 2028 — What You "Own" Vanishes

New RI Law Caps School Lunch Fees, Mandates Free Option

CVS Caremark's FTC Settlement Leaves The Past Unpaid

New Law Lets Rhode Island Vets Diagnose Pets Over Video, Over Objections From Vets

Education - Health and Safety of Pupils(H7003)

Criminal Offenses - Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking(S2100)

Towns and Cities - Low and Moderate Income Housing(S2690)

Businesses and Professions - Collaborative Pharmacy Practice(S2866)

The Communist Bogeyman: Most Americans Who Fear the Word Can't Define It

How to Lower Providence Student Reading Scores (and Look Good Trying), Part 2

How to Lower Providence Student Reading Scores (and Look Good Trying)

Agrippa Hull receives discharge certificate from service

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RI Energy Seeks Winter Rate Hike, Won't Say How Much

Sony Ends Discs in 2028 — What You "Own" Vanishes

New RI Law Caps School Lunch Fees, Mandates Free Option

CVS Caremark's FTC Settlement Leaves The Past Unpaid

New Law Lets Rhode Island Vets Diagnose Pets Over Video, Over Objections From Vets

Education - Health and Safety of Pupils(H7003)

Criminal Offenses - Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking(S2100)

Towns and Cities - Low and Moderate Income Housing(S2690)

Businesses and Professions - Collaborative Pharmacy Practice(S2866)

Agrippa Hull receives discharge certificate from service