As Governor McKee revives the push for a line-item veto in Rhode Island, a history lesson

R.I. Governor Dan McKee unveiled his $14.9 billion budget proposal on Thursday, and my colleagues Ed Fitzpatrick and Steph Machado have a full breakdown of the key details here. One of the most intriguing ideas from McKee doesn’t have a direct cost, but it …

RBDF and Rhode Island National Guard Celebrates 20 Years of Partnership

Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The agreement was first established in 2005 to support mutual security operations between the United States National Guard and the Royal Bahamas Defence …

5 Winter Farmers Markets to Hit Up in Rhode Island

Photo via Getty Images / Jenifoto Can’t wait until to spring for your favorite locally-grown fruits and veggies? Check out one of these winter markets to pick up your haul.   Providence Winter Farmers Market Head to the Farm Fresh headquarters for the …

Millionaire tax proposal in Rhode Island gets governor's support

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee proposed a higher tax on millionaires to help fill a hole in the state's budget and offset cuts to other levies that would benefit lower-income residents. Processing Content McKee is seeking to raise the state levy …

‘Two guys from Rhode Island’ on how to correctly pronounce the 39 cities and towns in the Ocean State

Suddenly, good government seems possible in Rhode Island

There’s a phrase to describe the cadre of good government bills that are typically introduced at the Rhode Island State House each year by well-intentioned back benchers, dissident Democrats, and woefully outnumbered Republicans: Dead on arrival. Every …

Should Rhode Island save its failing hospitals?

Get Rhode Island News Alerts Sign up to get breaking news and interesting stories from Rhode Island in your inbox each weekday. Both hospitals serve more Medicaid patients and fewer commercially insured patients than the state average. Medicaid payment …

Wind turbines shown in 2022 generating electricity at the Block Island Wind Farm near Block Island, Rhode Island

Rhode Island Weather for January 16, 2026 – a “C+” Day!

Morning: Start the day cool and mostly cloudy, with temperatures near 30–32°F and skies staying gray. There’s a small chance of light snow showers, especially early in the morning, but most of the time it should stay dry. Afternoon: The afternoon continues …

Twice Convicted Rhode Island Adjuster Sentenced for Federal Tax Crimes

A Rhode Island man who ran public adjuster and property restoration businesses and who was previously twice convicted for federal tax charges was sentenced this week in U.S. District Court for tax evasion. U.S. Attorney Charles Calenda reported that …