The WPRO debate between congressional candidates Allan Fung and Seth Magaziner on Friday was, in large part, a reflection of their TV ads over the last several weeks, hammering each other on themes including the economy, gun policies, abortion rights, the environment, social security and public safety.… MORE
Leading candidates for governor responded Friday to a televised report about a former top legislative aide’s ties to a purported mob figure.… MORE
Fishing regulators and the seafood industry are grappling with the possibility that some once-profitable species that have declined with climate change might not come back.… MORE
Rhode Island’s closely contested races for governor and congress drew First Lady Jill Biden to the Ocean State Wednesday for two campaign rallies, along with an “official” stop to promote teaching.… MORE
State leaders unveil a new sign after obtaining a new license for the Rhode Island State Psychiatric Hospital at the state Howard Complex in Cranston.… MORE
Two people whose personal information was compromised in a data breach at Rhode Island’s public bus service that affected about 22,000 people sued the agency and a health insurer on Tuesday seeking monetary damages and answers.… MORE
Children’s hospitals in parts of the U.S. are seeing a surge in a common respiratory illness that can cause severe breathing problems for babies.… MORE
A construction “kick-off” for the new Rhode Island Department of Health laboratory is slated for Monday, with head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention due to take part. … MORE
Rhode Island residents who buy electric bicycles will soon be eligible for rebates under a program announced on Wednesday and named in honor of a former Associated Press reporter.… MORE
At separate events on Wednesday, about a dozen mayors and municipal leaders endorsed Democratic Gov. Dan McKee; while Republican challenger Ashley Kalus continued to tag McKee for his actions on soaring energy costs.… MORE
