McKee unveils $215 million ‘Affordability for All’ agenda in State of the State address
Governor proposes eliminating Social Security tax, creating permanent child tax credit and rolling back gas tax increase while criticizing Trump administration policies
Rhode Island recommends AAP vaccine schedule following CDC changes
State health officials say school immunization requirements remain in effect
Gov. McKee to deliver State of the State address Jan. 13
Gov. Dan McKee will deliver his 2026 State of the State address on Tuesday, Jan. 13, at 7 p.m. in the House of Representatives Chamber at the Rhode Island State House.
McKee said he will outline his vision for the year ahead, with a focus on affordability, creating good-paying jobs and building a bright future for Rhode Island’s children.
Offshore wind developer prevails in court as Trump says the US ‘will not approve any windmills’
A federal judge ruled Monday that work on a major offshore wind farm for Rhode Island and Connecticut can resume, handing the industry at least a temporary victory as President Donald Trump seeks to shut it down.
Fire that killed 10 at an assisted living facility prompts Massachusetts to enact safety reforms
Massachusetts is enacting a series of safety reforms at assisted living facilities including increased inspections and better access to records following a fire last year that killed 10 residents, the governor announced Monday.
Newport Police Chief Ryan Duffy elected vice president of Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association
Duffy and Portsmouth Chief Brian Peters take leadership roles on 2026 executive board
Newport, Middletown councils to hold second joint meeting on school regionalization
Monday session follows renewed push to revisit 2022 ballot question that Newport voters narrowly rejected
How gas prices have changed in Rhode Island in the last week
Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Rhode Island using data from AAA. Gas prices are as of January 9.
Newport City Council to honor late Sen. Carlin, consider $300,000 in grants
Agenda includes permits for Folk, Jazz festivals and liquor license for new hotel
Federal judge grants RI and CT attorneys general request to join Revolution Wind developers’ lawsuit
Rhode Island and Connecticut attorneys general and the Revolution Wind developers are now taking on the Trump administration under one lawsuit rather than two.
Inside a chaotic digital record of the Brown University shooting: What students saw, feared, shared
An Associated Press analysis of nearly 8,000 posts from the 36 hours after the shooting shows how social media has become central to how students navigate campus emergencies.
Innovate Newport announces partnership with Photo Guild of Newport
Collaboration will bring ‘Visions of Newport County’ photography exhibit to coworking space
Legislative Outlook: Carson sees healthcare and housing as critical issues
With the Rhode Island General Assembly now in session, WhatsUpNewp has reached out to the area’s legislators to learn what they see as the most pressing issues facing Rhode Island in 2026, and legislation they are planning to introduce.
Trump’s offshore wind project freeze draws lawsuits from states and developers
Offshore wind developers affected by the Trump administration’s freeze of five big projects on the East Coast are fighting back in court, with one developer saying its project will likely be terminated if they can’t resume by the end of next week.
RIPTA winter service changes coming Jan. 17 include Newport, Tiverton route adjustments
Cost-neutral changes driven by rider feedback aim to improve reliability across the system
Vermont governor appoints 2 to state Supreme Court, both had worked as federal prosecutors
Gov. Phil Scott made two appointments to the Vermont Supreme Court, naming one former top federal prosecutor and another currently serving in that role for Vermont to fill the open spots on the state’s high court.
RI, CT attorneys general move to join forces with Revolution Wind developers in case against feds
Rhode Island and Connecticut attorneys general in legal filings Monday asked to consolidate their federal lawsuit against the Trump administration with a separate complaint lodged by the developers of the Revolution Wind project.
GoNetspeed begins construction on fiber internet network in Newport
More than 8,200 homes and businesses will have access to new provider
Middletown council approves license plate reader, tables request for six more
Police asked to develop policy before additional Flock cameras are considered
Legislative Outlook: Gu – Key concerns—primary care access; ripple effects from ending ACA subsidies
With the Rhode Island General Assembly session scheduled to begin today (Jan. 6), WhatsUpNewp and WBLQ have reached out to the area’s legislators to learn what they see as the most pressing issues facing Rhode Island in 2026, and legislation they are planning to introduce.
NUWC Division Newport’s role in developing undersea robotic autonomous systems focus of visit by Submarine Group Two commander
Rear Adm. Melvin R. Smith, commander of Submarine Group Two, visited the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport on Dec. 11, delivering a message of gratitude to the workforce during the command’s holiday cookie party before receiving a series of briefings on emerging undersea technologies.
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