Bill would update references to ‘elderly’ in state law
Legislation introduced by Rep. Carson would replace outdated terms, give older Rhode Islanders a voice in state planning
Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth and Tiverton issue parking bans ahead of weekend snow and dangerous cold
2 to 4 inches of snow expected Saturday; cold weather advisory in effect Saturday evening through Sunday with wind chills as low as 20 below zero
Newport City Council to hold public hearing on five-year capital plan at Feb. 11 meeting
Council also set to take up Cliff Walk restroom expansion, parking garage repairs and mooring ordinance changes
Rhode Island awards $1.23 million in grants to protect 174 acres of open space
Tiverton receives largest award — $500,000 to conserve 49 acres overlooking Mount Hope Bay
McKee: URI Medical School possible by 2030
It is possible that a medical school could open on the campus of the University of Rhode Island by 2030, with the expectation that 70 percent of graduates would remain in Rhode Island, helping address the state’s primary care physician shortage, according to Gov. Dan McKee.
Newport issues parking ban for Off-Broadway neighborhood for snow removal
Carroll Avenue ban to follow Friday; free parking available at city lots
Sabina Matos announces re-election bid for lieutenant governor
First-generation immigrant and former Providence City Council president touts record on affordability, small business and abortion rights
Newport Dems to host Secretary of State Gregg Amore for evening on voting rights
Amore expected to discuss new postmark rule, mail-in ballots and federal requests for voter information
Shekarchi opts out of governor’s race
Decision to stay on as Rhode Island House speaker shapes 2026 primary battle between McKee and Foulkes
R.I. Supreme Court rules Newport, Cumberland not required to reimburse DCYF for general education costs of children in residential placements
Court finds General Assembly intended to eliminate general-education reimbursement when it amended statute in 2001; chief justice dissents
Rhode Island economy sends mixed signals to close out 2025, new report finds
Employment rebounds and unemployment falls, but in-state jobs and sales tax receipts decline as labor force participation remains flat
Newport issues parking bans for The Point, Historic Hill for snow removal
Vehicles left on affected streets Tuesday and Wednesday will be towed; free parking available at city lots
Senate Majority Leader Ciccone prepares legislation to lay down the law on ICE tactics
Senate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone III says he will soon file legislation to protect Rhode Islanders from the examples of unconstitutional conduct by federal immigration officers making headlines in other states.
Newport police towing vehicles as parking bans continue; Saturday ban ahead
Crews clearing side streets after last weekend’s foot of snow; another round expected Sunday
Rhode Island lawmakers reintroduce bill to make fossil fuel companies pay for climate damage
The legislation follows a cost-recovery model similar to laws already enacted in New York and Vermont
RIPEC: Governor’s budget holds spending in check, but millionaire’s tax raises competitiveness concerns
Policy group warns proposed $600 million bond package would be largest in state history
Rep. Carson releases 2026 constituent survey, plans March meeting to discuss results
Survey covers housing, healthcare, Newport Hospital Birthing Center and more; open through Feb. 20
Legislative commission recommends creating medical school at URI to address primary care shortage
Consultants project first class could enroll in 2029; school would generate $196 million annually in economic activity once fully operational
Newport issues overnight parking ban for Thames, Spring streets Tuesday night
Targeted ban to allow expedited snow removal on city’s main arteries
Newport County digs out after winter storm; schools on delays Tuesday
Newport, Tiverton, Little Compton schools delayed 1 hour; Jamestown delayed 2 hours
30 people dead from effects of winter storm as more freezing cold pummels US
Deep snow — over a foot (30 centimeters) extending in a 1,300-mile (2,100-kilometer) swath from Arkansas to New England — halted traffic, canceled flights and triggered wide school closures Monday.
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