Politics & Elections
Election 2026 coverage
Local minority community leaders want more input into Rhode Island's COVID-19 response
"In order to properly address these issues, it is essential that our communities be engaged and empowered, so that our life experiences and unique perspectives can be synthesized into actionable measures that can effectively combat today...
Former state representative-elect Laufton Ascencao charged with felony embezzlement
The Rhode Island Attorney General also brought new campaign finance violations. Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced today that his office has charged by Criminal Information former House District 68 representative-elect...
An interview with Woonsocket City Councilmember Alex Kithes: What is 'essential' business?
The Attorney General's office wasn't "thinking that the political situation in some cities and towns is such that a city solicitor might make decisions based on politics rather than the law." Alex Kithes, who recently earned a seat on th...
RI Senate Candidate Lenny Cioe proposes new strategy to fight coronavirus
Retrofitting surgery centers could expand Rhode Island's healthcare capacity, argues Cioe Lenny Cioe, a candidate for Senate District 4, has proposed a new plan to help Rhode Island respond to the rapid spread of Coronavirus throughout t...
Genius or Exploitation? Cranston mayoral candidate giving away branded face masks
"It’s like passing out a pen or a calendar with the logo on them, but people can get more use from a mask right now," said Cranston Mayoral Candidate Michael Farina. Some are calling the idea "appalling" and in "bad taste." Others call t...
Ruggerio rival Lenny Cioe attacks GA’s non-response to COVID-19
"We need broad, sweeping plans to help our neighbors survive this event. Instead, the House Speaker and Senate President are on Spring Break..." Lenny Cioe, a Registered Nurse and Democratic challenger to Dominick Ruggerio in Senate Dist...
DuPont continues to campaign, calls for action from General Assembly
"Now is the time to act. Act with compassion. Act with courage. Act with a sense of duty to the people and love for our neighbors..." On Thursday, District 22 State Senatorial candidate (Smithfield, North Providence, Johnston) Melanie Du...
Voting rights groups urge steps to protect public’s right to vote during mail ballot presidential primary
We ask that you prepare contingencies for allowing voters to apply for and vote emergency mail ballots. Currently many city and town halls are closed, the location where emergency mail ballots are typically processed... As Rhode Island e...
RI Political Co-op announces COVID-19 Response Plan and two new candidates
"The RI Political Cooperative understands that in the midst of this global pandemic and the devastating toll it’s taking on our society and economy, a Green New Deal - centered on racial and economic justice - is more urgent than ever."...
Business interests can now anonymously testify by text before House Committees?
"I just received a text message," said Representative Robert Phillips, "a pretty lengthy one, so I'm going to paraphrase it if you don't mind. Obviously this person is against this bill, so I'll put it out there right now..." It is well...