Rhode Island Senate, House advance legislation requiring bars to offer drink lids on request
The bills sponsored by Sen. Pamela Lauria and Rep. June Speakman aim to protect patrons from drink spiking and are modeled on a similar measure enacted in California last year
Newport School Board, City Council in dual meetings tonight as $2.1M budget gap looms
Council revisits FY2027 budget on first reading at 6:30 p.m. while School Committee interviews interim superintendent candidates at the same hour
RI Secretary of State Gregg Amore calls mid-cycle gerrymandering “a race to the bottom”
In part two of an interview with What’sUpNewp, Amore also discusses the federal government’s bid for voter information, the state’s voter ID law and key 2026 election dates
McKee proposes $1.6 million in state funding to help preserve Newport Hospital’s Noreen Stonor Drexel Birthing Center
The budget amendment aligns with legislation from Rep. Lauren Carson that splits a $4.9 million funding need across state revenue, Brown University Health and philanthropy
Emily Conklin launches campaign for Newport City Council Ward 2 seat
Environmental commission chair pledges focus on affordability, climate readiness and transparent government
Newport’s William Riccio named one of nation’s top 10 public works leaders
The longtime director of public services is the first Rhode Island public works professional to receive the prestigious APWA honor
Shekarchi steps down as House speaker to pursue Supreme Court seat; Blazejewski elected to succeed him
Newport Rep. Lauren Carson delivered the nominating speech for new Speaker Christopher Blazejewski, while Katherine Kazarian became the first woman elected House majority leader in state history
Euer bill would address failing toll transponders, warn drivers before licenses are at risk
Newport Democrat says legislation would require the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority to replace expiring transponders and notify drivers of unpaid tolls
Newport City Council to weigh Bellevue Avenue liquor license transfer, noise enforcement trailer at May 13 meeting
Agenda also includes a show-cause hearing for Kaffeology, a $500,000 outdoor recreation grant and a packed slate of summer events
Reed marks 250th anniversary of Rhode Island’s break from King George III at Old State House reopening
Senator joins ribbon cutting at Providence landmark reopened after two-year restoration, where colonial lawmakers voted on May 4, 1776 to renounce allegiance to the British Crown
Newport superintendent says new urban district designation could unlock state grant funding
Jermain told What’sUpNewp last week that the change, formally announced Monday at the Kids Count breakfast, has been years in the making
Assembly passes Finkelman, Cortvriend bill bringing property tax relief to Middletown veterans
Legislation, headed to the governor, would allow the town to adopt a property tax exemption for any honorably discharged veteran regardless of when they served
Former Newport City Councilor Angela Lima launches Senate District 13 campaign
Lima, who served three terms on the Newport City Council before stepping aside in 2024, will challenge incumbent Sen. Dawn Euer in a Democratic primary
Newport’s parking season begins Friday, May 1
Metered parking and residential permits return citywide, with three free hours for residents and a new online permit portal
Newport Public Schools facing $2M shortfall, with restructuring and possible layoffs ahead
Superintendent’s deficit estimate dropped from $3M to $2M over the course of Wednesday as City Hall talks continued, with budget options set for a May 5 workshop and layoffs on the May 12 agenda
RIPEC report says Rhode Island economy is losing ground
State’s GDP per capita and labor productivity grew at less than half the U.S. rate from 2014 to 2024, new scorecard finds
Edwards files 10 bills seeking housing carve-outs for Tiverton
Tiverton Democrat says state’s recent one-size-fits-all housing laws don’t fit small towns
Man who killed Brown students, MIT professor targeted symbolic victims tied to grievances, FBI says
Federal investigators say they believe the man who carried out a mass shooting at Brown University and later killed a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor did not act randomly.
Smyth seeks second term on Newport City Council
At-Large councilor points to budget transparency, a 10-year environmental plan and ethics reform as she heads into November
Euer files bill to cap utility capital spending hikes, shield ratepayers from lobbying costs
Newport senator’s proposal would limit ISR plan increases to 3% and bar utilities from recovering advertising, marketing and lobbying expenses
General Assembly passes Jamestown senior property tax relief bill
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Dawn Euer and Rep. Alex Finkelman extends the town’s existing tax break to seniors earning up to 240% of the federal poverty guideline
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