The Rhode Island Board of Elections (RI BOE) heard a string of objections to nomination papers decisions made by local Boards of Canvassers across the state. There were nine objections brought before the board. Most …
Rhode Island has the distinction of being the most religious state in New England, where 32 percent identify as “very religious,” and 39 percent who identify as “not religious.” An additional 29 percent in Rhode …
Associate Director for Planning Parag Agrawal is leaving his position at the Rhode Island Department of Planning. One of the duties off the Associate Director for Planning is to serve as one of the three …
“I take major offense at that,” said Rhode Island State Senator Elaine Morgan (Republican, District 34, Exeter Hopkinton, Richmond, West Greenwich) in response to the testimony of Joseph Buchanan, a 65 year old black man …
Representative Shelby Maldonado (Democrat, District 56, Central Falls) has introduced legislation, with bipartisan support, that will “continue the status quo relating to operator’s and chauffeur’s licenses and limited work authorization to approved recipients under the …
Rhode Island business leaders are feeling optimistic. Over 53 percent of Rhode Island’s business leaders think the United States economy will be in much better or somewhat better shape over the next twelve months. Over …
“One thing I don’t see around me [here] is someone who actually wears weave and has hair braiding,” said Misty to the House Committee on Corporations on Tuesday evening. “Every month I get my hair …
We all know Rhode Island benefits from its proximity to Boston which provides our residents and businesses access to markets, jobs, entertainment, medical services, schools and more. But we are held back by problems related to getting …
“Rhode Island has some of the nation’s strongest gun laws, but our nation has some of the world’s weakest. Kids in Florida and across the nation are taking action, and it’s not a surprise: We’ve …
On President Donald Trump‘s offshore drilling proposal, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo was unambiguous at a Monday morning press conference: “Here in Rhode Island, we know that the future is offshore wind power, not offshore oil …
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